Filed to: Into The Sky

Pull the Breath for a moment

The sky was clear to welcome my morning. Go to work in a neat uniform while walking leisurely along the sidewalk. Looks like a crowd here and there. Now I feel much better. I breathed fresh air, but it didn't last long. There are a lot of vehicles here. I miss the cool village air.

Stop at an intersection. I have to cross. On the other hand, it looks like Pow is serving the buyer. It was good to see him smiling at the boy. May it always be like that. I continued my steps as the green light came on. It is time to take a public vehicle. Quite quiet here. Maybe I got on the final bus, which is where people have been on the buses before.

Stop again, but at a stop. An elderly woman with her cane was walking on the bus. I want to help her. But it was blocked by other passengers who wanted to get in. Fortunately, one of them helped him. The seat was full, I gave my seat to him.

“Thank you, Son...” I said a reply while smiling at him.

Until I finally arrived at my destination. Step down and continue my steps that are not far from the office. Some people in uniforms similar to mine were already running around. I'll make sure of the time on my watch. There's still half an hour before the clock comes in.

Stop again, at a bakery that smells good from a distance. Not too many. Most are visited by workers like me, especially when the hours go to work. Surprised by those in a hurry. Looks like their entry hours are earlier than mine. I heard the door bells coming out of the shop. Continue the steps while carrying the bag of bread.

Instantly stopping, he saw a clown who was performing his attraction in front of the children. The sound of applause and laughter enlivened a corner of the city. Watch it for a while while enjoying a chocolate sandwich. The last mouthful along with its attractiveness. The joy of the children was radiated which continued to go to school. Now we just cross the last crossing. I'm past.

Pause for a moment, I affixed the fingerprint to fill the attendance. It's already in the building. Walking towards the elevator, but I paled that intention after seeing it which was already full. Climbing the stairs became the option I chose. Counting for exercise and so that my body is not stiff. It had been a long time since I had practiced martial arts last.

Stop when Jack greets me. In the room I put my bag on my desk. Checking further data and documents, Jack's current assignment. Get out of my chair, step towards the door.

“Where do you want to go?”

“I want this to meet Harry,” I replied. The sound of a door knob rang out, I walked through the corridor. A greeting from the other employees here. They are in a division with me. Peaceful atmosphere, that's all I feel right now. Harry's room is near. Kuperlate my step.

Stop in front of the door. Breathing in, my spirit increased. Asking for permission, I was allowed to enter. I am welcome to sit in front of him. Smile, feel like a schoolmate.

“Good morning.”

“Pagi. It's so good today. Thank goodness..”.

Now it's time to get serious.

“I want to apologize for my mistake in inspection duty yesterday.”

“I've forgiven you. Don't repeat it again. If there's anything that makes you feel objectionable, come to me. We're talking together.”

“You won't fire me, right?”

“Hahaha! Wh-wh-what for? Not necessarily we found your replacement. We haven't worked here in a month. Think of it as an orientation time for you.”

“Really? Thank you very much, Harry!”

“Finally you called me that.” I just grinned at him.

“That's important you can learn from mistakes, then fix them,”.

“Good! I'll do my best!” lontarku excited.

“Now it's time to work!” sahut.

I closed the door and walked back to my room. I realize very well that there's nothing you need to worry about. Be calm and happy when you are on a new day, even during difficult times. Today is not the same as yesterday, change everything you can. It doesn't matter what someone says, you don't listen to it, or it's just your thinking.

I know there will definitely be times like the past. It's hard to think well. Someone held their mouth to smile. Some held their mouths to advise themselves. A big wall is in my head.

People will say to calm down. That's true, but there may be a little extra. Look down and be grateful for your situation. Make it a challenge, so you can break through the wall. Believe me, all obstacles will always be there, but according to their respective portions.

Suddenly it stopped, someone stopped my steps. It turns out he was one of my subordinates. He took me to a room. Full of sofas and bulkheads for privacy. There's no one here, because it's working hours. I sat facing him. His face looked pale and uninspired, inversely proportional to me.

I just kept quiet looking at it. He told me something.

I could finish it in time, but it was like someone was gnawing at my head…

This is the third time I've been looking for a job. I am thankful for my work now. But I can't stand all this…

Would I rather just end it?”

I was really shocked to hear his last words. Fortunately, I did not overreact. I've never dealt with this before. Slowly I asked.

“You sleep at night usually what time?”

“Entahlah.. Time feels slow for me. Often I can not sleep even though I have been forced. My head's dizzy. Instead of just lying down, I do my job at home.”

“Do you want to listen to me?” my many.

“Sure, I have no way out.”

“You often hear that life is ‘option’, right?” He nodded at me. “But, there is no option to end everything..”.

“All sorts of destinies are written and you simply choose them. It might feel like a test, because that's the way it is. But believe me, the choice is in accordance with your portions and abilities. Help can come at any time. With you coming to me maybe that's your choice, unknowingly help has come to you…

Many people were unaware when the help arrived. Lucky if you realize it. Don't waste that chance…

You don't want to waste that chance, do you?”

“Iya... I want to be better than now,” he replied.

“I know your problem. Would you like to hear my explanation?”

“Alright, I'll listen to you.” I explained it too.

“Actually you think excessively, especially when you want to sleep. Surely you will be tired the next day, so your productivity decreases. The cycle repeats until you're at your lowest…

You think you're as hard as you can to finish, but that fatigue slows down your performance. Like an illusion, you seem to be running but your position has not changed…

You want to listen to my input?”

“Iya..”

“Now try to calm down, especially when you want to sleep. Wonderful things that have happened in your life. If it is difficult, do an activity an hour before your sleep schedule. It'll get your mind sidetracked. Or, you can also assume that all the tasks are just challenges in the game. You'll get something when you finish it…

It's okay to give yourself an occasional gift. Either go on a trip, hang out with friends, or gift yourself with the goods of your dreams…

If I were you. I will take it as a stepping stone to be like someone else or even beyond him. Don't bow your head to them. Chase them! Show me you can too! Trust me, you can definitely get through it all..”.

His pale face is now starting to improve.

“Thank you very much, Sir! I will remember your words.” We smile at each other.

“There is one commandment from me for you,”.

“Good, Sir!” reply sprightly. I relaxed and rubbed his back.

“Pull breath for a moment..”

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