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I Am Doing Fine ~ Wednesday Shadows

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Over the past few days, people who have met me often say hello or ask, “Why do you look different?”, Or “Are you okay?”, Or “It seems you are quieter”, and so on. Of course, I always answer with “I’m fine” because indeed I’m really fine.

The question often appears during Eid when I visit relatives, colleagues, and friends, even today. Usually, with a smile, I answer the question while making a symbol with my fingers that you must have known.

The symbol is also a popular gesture to describe one of the animals when we play with light and shadow.

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Wednesday Shadows

Written by Albert Herdianto Widjojo

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  2. Thank you for your attention and support, Ta. I am really fine even though I also had to admit that there was an important change in my life once again.
    I am not sure that I can count the number of times I have changed throughout my life, whether that is only in one aspect or several aspects at a time, but I think it is good because it is the result of learning from existing experiences and conditions.

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    • Well, suppose it is like at school, after learning everything and carrying out the exam on one level, we will go up the level or maybe fail and not go up the level, but certainly not going down the level. Hehehe…

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  3. I am a sensitive person that feels too much too easily, but I also believe that is why I have compassion for others. I can honestly say if I would not have gone through some hard trials I many not be the sensitive person I am today. Awesome post Albert!

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    • Thank you so much, LaJenna.

      I think one thing that is different about us in this context is a matter of terms. I do not use the term trial but a lesson, and it has changed me several times, and lately once again, to the most important aspects of myself in seeing and responding to life.

  4. I’m glad you’re in the “right”. But I have a good instinct and I immediately see if someone is fine or not. Make it look in the face, after talking, etc.

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  5. I also know your birthday but I prefer not to greet because you might think I am following you everywhere. But since I read someone greeted you here, perhaps I could also greet you, Belated Happy Birthday!

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  7. Sometimes it pays to be in tune with what others peoples emotions, but they are not always easy to read due to different cultures and life experiences..so it pays to ask and not assume.
    However, there are times I am OK but quiet because I am thinking over events or ideas ….

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    • I think basically everyone can sense other people’s feelings through waves of energy emitted. It’s also like how we can feel the atmosphere in a room, for example, it’s just that maybe everyone has different sensitivity and attention.

      Yes, I also realize that there are various differences
      can obscure sensing because the brain is more concerned with what is captured by the five senses.

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  8. Well, it’s good you’re feeling good …
    people are more train to say “I’m fine” than confide in strangers …

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  12. I am happy to know that you feel fine Albert but sometimes it is just as good to say you are not so that you can share with some one close to you.

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    • Life is indeed giving heavy lessons in the last three weeks, but there are also some miraculous events that I am very grateful for, and above all, there is a part of my mind that is still able to maintain peace inside so that overall I feel fine. That’s all, dear friend. However, your sympathy and concern are greatly appreciated. Thank youu…

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  14. We do not know much about it … and it’s just over the computer that I feel you’re not okay even though you say that you’re okay … I hope you’ll soon be old Albert …. I mean you, dear Albert

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