A couple of posts ago, I recounted a really rather mundane moment, where I encountered someone who made me stop - if just for a second - and make a decision. On that occasion, my decision was to study art (it might not have been completely conscious, but nonetheless, something was stirred).
I've been thinking a lot about moments like that - when you meet someone, or touch on something that you think might be important.
I know, I know, I'm stating a fairly obvious truth. Because, in life, one thing leads onto another thing, which leads onto something else, which brings you to where you are right now. Is it valuable to examine the timeline? What does it mean to really retrace a train of thought?
Do you remember moments that you know have, well - not, 'changed you', but have done something? Even if you can't put it into words?
Yesterday, I went to get some photos printed and - just as I walked out of the printer store - a busker across the walkway started to strum his guitar and sing that Michael Buble song that always gets me; 'Home'.
I needed to give my phone a quick check, so I leant behind a nearby pillar. I ended up staying to listen to the entirety of the song. Music always has a powerful effect on my emotions and I could feel myself welling up immediately. I scanned round to see if anyone would notice me lingering uncomfortably. A man was leaning against the nearest shop wall. I assumed he'd be waiting outside for his other half, before I realised the shop specifically sold menswear.
It dawned on me that he might be leaning and listening, just like I was doing. I caught his glance a couple of times. As the song came to a close, the man turned on his heel and briskly headed towards the main shopping centre.
How interesting it felt to have shared that moment with a stranger. I wondered what it was that had made him stick around to hear the whole song.
I wondered if he thought the same about me.
Somebody, somewhere understands.
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