No man is an island

No matter how hard we try, we can never insulate ourselves from people and events that happen around us.

Sometimes, I try to let it slide, but there are times when I let my emotions get the better of me.

Perhaps life could be simpler if we didn't depend so much on external factors to validate ourselves.

But then again, it's also the things that are beyond our control which can bring the most joy and satisfaction.

I guess it all boils down to how much you allow yourself to be affected by various circumstances - to achieve that delicate balance of being able to feel thrilled by good things that happen to you, and yet not be consumed by not-so-good things that can also happen to you.

That said, I'll remember today as the day I found out that my band successfully auditioned to perform at Baybeats 2007, and not so much as the day that I lost my temper at an unprofessional sound engineer.

All good things may come to an end, but it's really about how you constantly look out for the next good thing that comes your way.


A screen capture from www.baybeats.com.sg

- Colin