well. it all began when alan invited me to watch a play. i was like okay. 1.5 hours. not a bad way to spend a holiday. so i met up with him in sembawang and we walked to victory family center. it was there that i learned that it was actually an outreach sessions. hmm. that changes things. but okae. open mind and respect the proceedings.
it began allright. a few Christmas carols that i sang abit here and there, clapping my hands with everyone else. i met the smiles of the people sitting near as i wished them a blessed Christmas. the play started. it was interesting. mixed with lotsa Christian elements (durh!). well. i saw the story of Christmas enacted by very cute kids.
at the end of the play, there was this session where a lady came on stage and started sharing with us.
she wasnt born a Christian. and she shared with us the emptiness that she felt in life. and subsequent years when converting gave the strength to stand up to life's problems. she asked for people in the crowd to close their eyes and open up their heart to God. my beliefs were steadfast, considering i was listening to a different aspect of the same thing. however, as i was reflecting i realised that i wasnt living up to my beliefs very well. i wasnt fulfilling my obligations well enough. and at that moment, i made a few resolutions and vows. i left the place very much happier and alot more content.
ultimately, its different aspects of the same thing. thats why i felt happy for those who stood up. at least they are no longer ignorant.
well. to be honest, i think i ended up gaining alot more than i had expected.
needless to say, this was the most meaningful Christmas in my life. and it was in a rather intriguing way. if you didnt really understand the above, err, sorry, i'm not always good at articulating my thoughts. hee.
Merry Christmas! well, whats left of it. haha.
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