Eyes for Little things

Did you ever wonder how the person issuing you a token at the metro station, looks like? Or the cobbler who polishes your shoe occasionally? I am sure most of us, while travelling in a rickshaw everyday to college, fail to even look at the face of the guy who is pulling us. Modernisation and Globalisation have failed in increasing the value of the low class people in society, without whom our lives would have been insane. Their income levels might have changed but the perceived value of their work to fellow human beings, is yet to be recognised.

I came across a guy from my class who has a thing for observing everything around him- from the number of tiles in a marble to noticing people where ever he goes. This not only keeps him busy but this also helps him to build his knowledge about many aspects of life, which others fail to grab.

I also know a girl who is so much into her thoughts that she never notices the person standing next to her. Getting deeper into one’s own thoughts is not wrong but what we fail to understand is  recognising a few simple things which might give us a sense of knowledge and belonging to the place we frequent.

Noticing others helps you to not focus too much on one’s own self. This, strangely, builds confidence. Noticing things will always help you, some way or the other. It is always a plus point even though it might not give you instant results. Smiling and thanking people for their small labour provided to us, gives them a sense of encouragement and lights up their day.