Reflection in the Winter Snow: A Moment Far from Home
On the evening of November 27, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea, I found myself in a rare moment of stillness. I sat alone on a snow-covered bench, the quiet of the city embracing me. As I listened to music, I let my thoughts drift, lost in the peacefulness of the softly falling snow and the gentle glow of the city lights. At 6:50 PM, the usual hustle of the city seemed to pause for a moment, as if the snow had a calming effect on everything. The trees, their yellow leaves still visible against the blanket of white, added a splash of color to the otherwise monochrome scene. Being a visitor from Nepal, I couldn’t help but feel far from home. Yet through the music in my ears, I found a small connection to my roots—a sense of comfort in the midst of this foreign place. This evening, this simple moment, became more than just a winter night. It was a reminder of how solitude can offer us the space to reflect and to find unexpected beauty, even in unfamiliar surroundings. The snow, falling quietl...