The swing

"During my childhood days, behind my grandparents' house, there was a paddy field with a huge mango tree laden with mangoes. The tree stood tall at a height of 10 meters, serving as a shelter for many insects, birds, and rodents migrating from one place to another. Its branches were thick and long, a testament to its age of more than 100 years; it was like a grandmother tree to many.

On one of its branches, my grandpa hung a swing made of a 2-inch-thick rope with a wooden seat for his grandchildren. Seeing it, we felt proud and enthusiastic, especially during the 2-month holiday period. Sitting or standing on the swing and looking down was an exhilarating experience. The gentle movements, the feeling of relaxation, and the overwhelming joy and happiness were unparalleled. It felt like flying in the air as the wind tousled our hair, disregarding our excited shouts. Our clothes swayed with the repetitive action of going up and down. Swinging helped strengthen our leg and arm muscles while also developing fine motor skills such as arm grip and finger-eye coordination.

As we soared through the air, we entered a realm between land and sky, heightening our excitement and reducing stress levels. It improved blood circulation to the brain and enhanced memory retention. Swinging kept us energetic and healthy.

We could also enjoy the beauty of nature from the swing. The tree housed many nests with small eggs and babies, with mother birds tirelessly fetching food for their young. Birds chirped and flew back to their nests, while bats opened their eyes to hunt for prey. Clouds drifted slowly across the sky, cows grazed in the fields, and the chief residents of the paddy field, the black-necked cranes, went fishing. Buffaloes floated on the water's surface, with crows perched on their backs.

Meanwhile, children played football, handball, cricket, hide and seek, etc., fostering a sense of living in the present moment and happiness. Women walked by carrying hay, and men carried vegetables, reflecting on what truly mattered in life. Thus, a swing, with its simplicity and relaxing rhythmic motion, provided a uniquely positive sensation."

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MR

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