You crossed my mind today
What my gesture of care is (as captured in the performance): Dropping a text to family/friends who are far away/who I've not seen in a while to ask them how they are doing. From time to time, family members/friends who I've not seen in a while, or who are physically distant from me, cross my mind. And I wonder how they are doing. Sometimes, I'd drop them a text to how life's been treating them or simply to say hi. I don't expect my text message to turn into a full-blown conversation with them. Instead, I just want them to know that I thought about them. I'm reminded of a quote (the origins of which I'm unsure of): "Make a du'a (supplication) for whoever crosses your mind. Honour the guests of your heart." I enjoy sending these messages because I think it makes their day - it definitely makes me happy when I'm on the receiving end of such a text message. While I always prefer face-to-face interactions to digital meet-ups, I appreciate that technology has made it so convenient for me to stay connected with people I care about in the midst of life's demands. I decided to accompany the gesture with a song, Pulang (Return) by Yuna and SonaOne. The translation of the lyrics captured in the video are: "Across the sea, Although you're far away, I'll answer your call. Although you're not by my side, You make me proud As if I'm there [with you]."
What my gesture of care is (as captured in the performance): Dropping a text to family/friends who are far away/who I've not seen in a while to ask them how they are doing.
From time to time, family members/friends who I've not seen in a while, or who are physically distant from me, cross my mind. And I wonder how they are doing. Sometimes, I'd drop them a text to how life's been treating them or simply to say hi. I don't expect my text message to turn into a full-blown conversation with them. Instead, I just want them to know that I thought about them. I'm reminded of a quote (the origins of which I'm unsure of): "Make a du'a (supplication) for whoever crosses your mind. Honour the guests of your heart." I enjoy sending these messages because I think it makes their day - it definitely makes me happy when I'm on the receiving end of such a text message. While I always prefer face-to-face interactions to digital meet-ups, I appreciate that technology has made it so convenient for me to stay connected with people I care about in the midst of life's demands. I decided to accompany the gesture with a song, Pulang (Return) by Yuna and SonaOne. The translation of the lyrics captured in the video are: "Across the sea, Although you're far away, I'll answer your call. Although you're not by my side, You make me proud As if I'm there [with you]."
Keywords:
Friendship, distance, comfort, connection, conviviality, joy, love, maintenance, nourishment, trust
Action Words:
Thinking, honouring, remembering, reaching out, connecting, embrace, offering, praying, seeking, support