20^th September 2024 Beena

Hello, everyone. Today, I shared a breathtaking watercolour painting of a sunset on Mantanani Island, Sabah. The beauty of this piece, sent to me by Jane Tan Yee Mun, has sparked a wave of inspiration and appreciation among many of you.

Painting sunsets or the sky with clouds is always a fascinating challenge. I layered colours over the initial lavender hue, and used tissue paper to create the clouds. Many of you were curious about the location of the sun, given the brilliant sun colours in the sea. When I was painting, that was my question, too. But in my focus to capture the essence of the photo, I let go of that thought.

That made me realise that sometimes you only need some details. Many of us love to ask probing questions🙄😣. What is the relevance of those questions? Unless it is so crucial to make a decision. But other than that, enjoy the moment.

Often, I find myself in a sticky situation. When I narrate something to friends, I am bombarded with questions. I realised that when I had heard that story from another person, I listened without interrupting the person who was relating the story. I find certain joy in just listening and cherish that moment. In our fast-paced life, listening and opining only if the need arises is worthwhile. I would love to read your thoughts on my musings🤗🤗🤗.