The Quiet Power of Oneness
Amidst the chaos, there's a simple, profound truth: we're all connected. We are all part of this vast, breathing world.
The Moment the World Holds Its Breath
The day begins at 5 a.m. Darkness still lingers, and silence presses against the small room. Sleep tempts me, whispering to stay, but willpower reminds me of the purpose behind this sacrifice.
I force myself up, dress quickly, brush my teeth, grab an apple and a towel. The battle with weakness is won; I know now I will reach the beach.
Crossing the long hallway, I notice the hotel’s age—heavy metal doors, crystal lamps clinging to the walls, worn blue carpet, and a small drawing room at the far end. In the elevator, no one joins me. Even the security guard behind the cameras must be asleep. The lobby is empty, the back door cold with overworked air conditioning. For a moment, I imagine the world has vanished, leaving me as the last soul wandering this island.
But everything shifts when I open the beach door. Warmth greets me, soft and tender, as if the morning itself rewards my courage. Drops fall from the trees, not rain but humidity, like the earth itself breathing.
I hurry through the white sand, flip-flops abandoned so I can run faster. My heart leads, impatient for what’s to come. Standing inches from the ocean, I fix my eyes on the horizon.
The sky begins to transform: red unfurls across it, gray clouds linger, and above them, blue stretches wide. Two birds rise gracefully into the canvas of colors, fragile and free. Around me, others arrive—some praying, some opening their arms as if to embrace a long-lost friend. Phones click, but no lens can capture this perfection.
And then, silence. The crowd hushes, the birds vanish into the horizon, even the waves pause, becoming one vast ocean. Only the sea’s voice remains, ancient and calm. We all feel it—peace, unity, expectation.
From the crimson edge of the world, a small white star pushes through. The sun has arrived.
Smiles spread across faces, as if we are reborn. Love breathes through us, tranquility envelops us. In that instant, we understand: we come from the same source. We are one.