THE LONG ROAD
I have been very fond of Mark Knopfler’s music. Among his many amazing creations, there was one I would listen to and soak in over and again - ‘The Long Road’. This piece was, like Knopfler’s songs and music are, very evocative and therapeutic. I had, always, come out refreshed and healed… So powerful and hypnotizing it had been! After a long time, I happened to come across an amazingly captivating video featuring ‘The Long Road’ (instrumental). In this video, I was overawed by the astounding beauty of God’s creation, which we simply take for granted. This video and Knopfler’s music compelled me think aloud: Is life so complicated as it is made out to be? Are ‘big things’ really needed to feel the happiness in our bosoms? Are not childhood, friendship, love, intimacy, forgiveness, even the so-called ‘success’ – yes, are these not all ‘simple things’ with tremendous impact on our lives?” A couple of days’ ago, I found myself on the r...