Tom always chose the window seat on the train.
He liked to watch the world roll by—the trees, the rooftops, the faces flashing past on distant platforms. But more than that, he liked the rhythm of it. The comings and goings. The unfolding journey.
One day, a woman sat beside him. Her smile was soft. She carried a bouquet of wildflowers and a quiet energy that made the space feel brighter. They didn’t speak much, but they shared stories with their glances.
She got off three stops later. She didn’t say goodbye.
Then came a child, full of questions. Then an old man who simply needed company. Some riders irritated Tom. Some inspired him. But every one of them left something—an echo, a memory, a teaching.
Over time, Tom stopped worrying about when his stop would come. He focused on how he rode.
He started complimenting strangers. Offering his seat. Smiling more.
And one day, as he neared what he somehow knew was the end of his line, he looked back down the carriage and saw them all—the woman, the child, the old man—each one waving.
He smiled.
Because he realised:
It was never about where he was going.
It was about who he became along the way.
audio version:
Service Reflection
Key Theme: Life Is a Journey—Cherish Every Passenger, and Live With Love, Grace, and Awareness
The central spiritual message of this service comes from the poignant metaphor of life as a train ride:
- People come and go throughout our lives—some for moments, some for years. Each has a purpose in our story.
- We never know when someone will leave the journey. It may be without notice. So, we must treasure the time we have with those around us.
- Love, forgive, and be present. What we give others becomes our legacy when we inevitably leave our own seat empty.
- We are never truly alone. Across life, death, and beyond, our souls remain energetically connected to those we love—past, present, and future.
In essence: This life is not about how far you go, but how deeply you love and how beautifully you ride the train.
