behind the scenes
In my recent trip to a sunny part of the world, I was reminded of an analogy we all face in life. Let me share this thru a story.
We got to Sydney airport and was greeted with a long queue at the immigration. Wearing a mask is still mandatory so we obliged while standing in line for almost two hours. The crowded space made me feel sick. I felt like coming down with a flu.
On the plane, I slept thru most of the flight.
After five hours, we finally landed. Hello Fiji!
We were greeted by the friendliest staff in Sonaisali Island at Double Tree Resort by Hilton Fiji.
It was nighttime when we arrived at the resort. I was not able to sleep well as I was feeling feverish, suffering with a cold, and worried that my symptoms might affect the government required RAT test we needed to take in the morning.
When I woke up, my throat was so painful and I could hardly swallow. But the day had to move on so we got ready, had breakfast and got tested. Looking at a perfect view of the sun shining and hearing the waves while waiting for the result was a mixture of excitement and anticipation. It was the longest ten minutes I had to endure.
Then finally, a sigh of relief when the staff delivered the news that the result was Negative. Finally, time to enjoy and relax!
The sun was kissing my skin, sand was in my toes, the water was refreshing my body, the sea breeze was brushing my hair, the island sound tickling my ears, and fresh coconut water was running down my throat quenching my thirst.
Well, I felt all that but really, what was going on inside of me was different. I was fighting to stand while battling a nasty cold, chesty cough and flu. Behind the scenes it looked like this.
I cannot remember how many Panadol tablets I took and the variety`of vitamins I drank. I think I also bathed myself with Vicks vaporub. This was the real scenario. I tried my best to fight so I can enjoy my holiday.
I guess my point is all of us have a different “behind the scenes” experiences. And whatever that is you are going through, do not give up!
Cheers everyone!