An old man in MRT train

Some stories that I've forgotten long time ago and I never share it to other people is due to my negligence instead of my unwillingness to share. Here's a story which really happens to me, simple yet meaningful.


This morning, when I was taking MRT to Bugis, there was an old man who just boarded and of course, in MRT train, the old people should have priority to have a seat.

However that old man smiled and told me that:"Is alright for me to stand. I would like to stand till the last stop because I will fall asleep if I sit down. Anyway, still a long journey to Bugis and I'm sure there will be other people will let the seat for me.."

When I heard it, I was quite shocked and I felt a bit sorry for him because as young people, I have the responsibility to give the seat to them.
He continued the conversation by telling me his story and among the line he told me, I remember the most was the line which sounds :" Life should be happy, whether you are rich or not, health is the most important one and with good health , you can make money."

Listening to this, suddenly I had a lesson which I forgot long time ago...is him, who recalled all the lessons I learnt before.
He said, we should be happy always no matter what.
Even the situation is bad, we have to encounter it no matter what.


A stranger who can tell me that much topic, I think is no one but him. An old man in MRT train.