A Bangkok Downpour and the Art of Seeing the Bagel

How do you react when your plans are unexpectedly interrupted? Do you focus on the inconvenience, or do you look for the hidden opportunity that follows? This week, we explore the simple, yet profound, power of perspective.

The journey begins in Bangkok, a city of vibrant energy and sweltering heat. In this episode, I share my first moments after arrival—walking the bustling streets and feeling the city's pulse, only to be caught in a sudden, massive downpour. My immediate thought was, "This is the worst!"

But then, a simple quote came to mind: "The optimist sees the bagel; the pessimist sees the hole." This episode is all about that choice. We'll discuss how a sudden storm, initially seen as "the hole," quickly transformed into "the bagel"—cooling the humid air and creating a stunningly beautiful sunset.

This idea extends beyond just the weather. A city like Bangkok is full of beautiful chaos. Do you see the traffic jams and the noise, or do you see the incredible energy and the warm smiles of its people? Join us for a reflection on choosing what we see, not just in our travels but in our daily lives, and why deciding to "savor the bagel" can make all the difference.