My heart is full.
The Temple of Heaven has real angels living inside, I am convinced.
The Temple is largely a work-out area for seniors to stay active & socialize. My friends & I were drawn to an open space amidst the trees where a group was ballroom dancing. We watched as couples, friends & family moved in sync to the classical music. That in itself was a unique experience, but then a man walked up to us.
He had a smile on his face & looked like the grandfatherly type. The first thing he told us was how beautiful we all were- not in a creepy way, just being complimentary. He asked us how we were & where we were from; after some small talk, he pulled out a ring from behind his back. About as big as a tire, the material was some sort of stable cloth twisted into a circle. He demonstrated tossing the ring onto his arm & we complimented his skills.
Then he tossed it to me.
The action was so simple, but like I said- he seemed like the grandfatherly type just interested in being friendly & making some girls’ day. I can’t fully explain why I was so touched by his actions.
He took turns tossing the ring to us; his joy at meeting us & his patience in teaching are two values I strive to possess. I will never forget the way a simple interaction connected me to Chinese culture.
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