one of the safety trainings i attended as a compulsary thing working in construction industry was conducted by some ang moh (no offence to caucasians) who kept emphasising that at the construction site, we have to all "concentrate on our work" yet "be aware of surroundings".
to my amusement, i looked around and saw the different reactions of my colleagues, each face or expression representing their own country. (that's the advantage of being in private companies). Several overseas colleagues looked very puzzled and confused even. "How do you concentrate yet be aware?" They asked. so the lecturer threw some of us back the question.
then a "smart" haha, guy replied "ohhh.....it's just like driving, u have to concentrate but be aware."
The lecturer was so pleased with him. "Ahh yes you are correct!"
Then i realised how useful this simple piece of experienced advice was from a 60 year old. (oh well). if we could just apply this theory to our living like being focussed on our work, lives, families, friendships, but still listening and reading others' blogs, news, catching up with people that we see daily down the corridors, neighbours, colleagues who seem childish or silly or aloof (as u never know who they are till u talk to them), even simply observing people....
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