2 Nov 2020
On full moon morning just 2 days ago, I placed a gift of chrysanthemum tea to quench thirst and groundnuts to give energy, on a basket outside my kitchen window.
The workers painting the outer walls of our block were in the gondola on their way up to the 40th floor. From there they would descend & paint unit by unit till they reached the ground.
The items had to be packed compactly to occupy minimum space in their gondola and not to compromise their safety.
I wrote a note to express my intention and most importantly to prevent any misunderstandings with their supervisor/employer.
SALAM means “Peace be Upon You,” and NAMASTE means,”The Light in me greets the Light in you.”
And so it was on the morning of the full moon, an exchange of offerings and blessings took place 30 plus floors above ground outside a kitchen window.
When I recalled how I placed my palms together and bowed wordlessly to the two painters while their joyful Thank Yous filled the air, I felt God visiting me. 😄
Lisa Ong 