Have you ever been so stressed out, so frazzled, that you wanted to do nothing more than escape from it all? That has been me this past few weeks months.
Restless, and stretched so thin that I can almost hear the worn fibers of my sanity shredding, I made the decision to escape from it all. I put all the bad thoughts in a teeny tiny box, packed them up tight, and placed them up high on a shelf. I made the conscious decision to let both my mind and my feet wander. I unintentionally ventured forth into uncharted territory, and it felt right.
My journey began in Tribeca, and lead me through Battery Park, the Financial District, Civic Center, Chinatown, Little Italy, and back up to SOHO. I took in sights, sounds, and sensations I have never experienced. Like a tourist seeing New York for the first time, I let time slow to a crawl, opening my eyes wide and looking on in wonder, snapping photos, and actually stopping every now and again to take everything in.
And in the solo wandering, I experienced a distinct measure of peace. Despite the fact that I was surrounded by hustle, bustle, and go-go-go, there was also a sense of calm, a feel of beauty, and curious tidbits for me to nibble on. I realized then that no matter how bad things might seem, or how terrible they truly are, there is always love and light, in the most unlikely of places. My brief respite has helped me step back. and truly look for the good in things.
That, my friends, is truly beautiful.
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