The Extra in the Ordinary!

Ever lost something as a child that felt like a piece of your heart? 

As I rummaged through the memories of my childhood, one particular recollection stood out—the day my friend unveiled her color box. It was a treasure trove of creativity, complete with crayons, pencils, sketch pens, and pastel colors neatly arranged in a mini suitcase-like container. The allure of that box was irresistible; soon, the entire class clamored to acquire one of their own, myself included. Each item in that kit held a special significance, evoking a sense of wonder and emotional attachment.

Some of my classmates treated their color boxes with utmost reverence, using them sparingly to prolong their lifespan. Some, including myself, reserved its contents for special occasions, like drawing competitions, opting for other, more mundane supplies during regular art classes.

However, fate had other plans, and one day, my beloved color box vanished without a trace. Despite my frantic search efforts and tearful pleas, it was gone, lost to the abyss.

As time passed, I moved on, acquiring a new color kit and honing my artistic skills. The fear of using this one sparingly gradually dissipated, replaced by a sense of liberation and creativity. 

Yesterday, a serendipitous discovery in my basement reignited that dormant memory—the long-forgotten color box, dusty and weathered but still intact. I was flooded with nostalgia yet struck by its ordinariness!

Indeed, just as life becomes colorful when we embrace every part of the color box, so too does our journey become richer when we fully invest in our relationships, using each moment to craft memories and forge emotional bonds.

Ultimately, losing an emotional connection serves as a sobering reminder of its true essence. It’s not the physical object or a person or their outward appearance that makes them special, but it’s about what WE invest in them – even if they are not worth it.

Objects are just the stuff that would be in your basement when you don’t need them. And people, including us, are just humans.

We often obsess over unnecessary possessions while neglecting what truly matters. 

And we pour our hearts into those who don’t appreciate or reciprocate our efforts. We are that ‘extra’ in their ordinary.

Yes, keep the child in you alive, finding wonder in the ordinary.

But remember, it’s our love and energy that truly make life extraordinary.