It was a bright sunny day and we were playing in the playroom (attic of our grandmother's house) when I lost my pretty new earrings and bracelet. I told my older brother Themnoer. My 11-year-old brother heard me telling Themnoer and he climbed up on a chest and said, "We all need to find Nela's earrings and bracelet. We need to look for it. We will find it..." I giggled. He stopped and looked at me, then added, "It's not because we are searching, but because we are looking." This caught everyone's attention, and they all burst into laughter.
"You talk too much, Gevin. So much so that you don't know what you're saying. Please consider that there is really no difference between the words 'searching' and 'looking'," Themnoer said. We then could hear grandmother coming up the stairs, I frowned when the door opened and grandma came in " to get your things it is time to go home" she said
I nodded and quickly gathered my belongings while still feeling disappointed about losing my jewelry. As we walked downstairs, Gevin whispered to me, "Don't worry Nela, we'll find your earrings and bracelet. Just keep looking." I smiled at his optimism and appreciated his support.
As we said our goodbyes to our grandmother and headed home, I couldn't help but think about what Gevin had said. Was there really a difference between searching and looking? I pondered upon it for the rest of the day, wondering if his words held any hidden meaning.
Days turned into weeks, and despite my family's efforts to find my lost jewelry, there was no sign of it. As time went by, we slowly started accepting that it might never be found. However, Gevin's words continued to linger in my mind, reminding me that there might be more to this situation than what meets the eye.
One evening, as the sky turned golden during sunset, I sat in my room, contemplating Gevin's words once again. Suddenly, a thought struck me like a flicker of light. Maybe it wasn't about the physical act of searching, but rather the mindset we carried while doing so.
Determined to put this theory to the test, I decided to approach the situation differently. Instead of feeling discouraged or defeated, I embraced Gevin's perspective. I began "looking" for my earrings and bracelet with a renewed sense of hope and positivity. Every corner of the house, every nook and cranny became an opportunity to find what was lost.
Days turned into weeks once again, but this time, something had changed within me. I no longer felt burdened by the loss, but rather fueled by the prospect of discovery. And then, just when I least expected it, my efforts finally paid off.
One evening, while I was looking through a forgotten box in the attic, a glimmer caught my eye. There, nestled within a pile of old photographs, were my pretty new earrings and bracelet. I couldn't believe my luck. I couldn't believe that Gevin's words had led me to their discovery.
Excitedly, I ran downstairs, holding my newfound treasures in my hands. I called out to Gevin and the rest of my family, sharing the joyous news. They rushed to see what I had found, their faces filled with amazement and happiness.
As we celebrated the miraculous discovery, I knew in my heart that Gevin had been right all along. It wasn't just about physically searching for something lost, but rather about the mindset we carried while doing so. The power of positivity and belief can truly lead us to unexpected victories, even in the smallest of things.
From that day onwards, Gevin's words became a constant reminder to me. Whether it was searching for lost items or seeking answers in life, I understood that the attitude we adopt makes all the difference. And as I reflect upon that bright sunny day in the playroom, I am forever grateful for the laughter, the wisdom, and the valuable life lesson that emerged from a simple game of searching and looking.