asia
October 2008 
Zen Train and the Organic Market
Posted on Nov 17th, 2007
by 
Praveer
Praveer
Train rides through Bangkok market
This is incredible, and it is hallmark Asia.
From some viewpoints, it is utter chaos, or alien craziness.
From another, perhaps it is a situation that these people need to be lifted out of.
I'm sure there is something to be said for these and other views.
My viewpoint? What's happening in this Bangkok market is simply world class management of life, and it goes far beyond circumstances. You can't learn it at any B-School in the world. Watch how impeccably the market comes up once the train goes by. Look at how no one resists and just gets on with business as usual. I marvel at the one-ness, the organic simplicity of the actions. There are no arguments or complaints from the people.
I like to run my life like that - live beyond circumstances, acknowledging that nothing is perfect, having made a choice in the direction. Being unstoppable.
Access: Public
That is amazing!
I agree, that's a perfect way to choreograph a life…step aside, let the train through, put up the awnings and pull out the tables…lovely.
“incredible” is right.
Love the way you describe the lesson of it.
yet another example of the creativity and ingenuity of the human spirit…
GG
What a wonderful way to speak about what's happening in that film clip. And it is choreography - albeit one without a single choreographer - except for everyone, that is. Thank you.
Thank you, all for dropping by. Yes, the business of life transformed into choreography - I like that, and everyone participating in the ingenuity and creating a life that works.
I see it as survival, born of necessity.
I liked this too. I wonder how often the train goes by. It reminds me of a set change in the theater.
Michele - Welcome! Yes, that's one point of view.
Nathan - As Shakespeare said: All the world is a stage. It really is! Thanks for the observation. I don't know how often the sets change, but the show goes on!