When the city sleeps the mind thinks

in WORLD OF XPILAR3 years ago

Would you expect a book called Conversations with God to not be about religion (in fact it is anti-religion and pro-spirituality and..shockingly, I approve it) or even about God? And what if a book about God would include deep conversations about sex & sexuality & death? And what if reading it would make you wonder if the whole way you've been living has been wrong?

This idea and a myriad of other existential thoughts were passing through my mind very early in the morning. As you probably know I love bad weather. Gloomy, rainy, cloudy, freezing. It makes me feel more peaceful and calm. And by the way, if anyone is interested, the book is written by Neale Donald Walsch. I bought the 4 volumes and I still can't wrap my head around volume 1. Processing a book hasn't been such a challenge for a long time ...shall I say a big thank you Donald? Or God? Anyway....back to the post

I woke up with a feeling that I want to take little snippets of my city while enjoying a foggy day. Very early in the morning when most people are still sleeping Mary wants to take photos. If you wonder if I am afraid walking alone through the fog ....the answer is no. I kind of love it.

What I like about moments like these is that it is awfully quiet. The atmosphere is kind of surreal, I felt like in one of those post-apocalyptic video games when the hero walks alone through a derelict city. Only that it feels beautiful and not scary. Fascinating and refreshing.

When I walked around I thought about how utterly alone we humans can feel on this Planet when everybody is getting up in their car and driving to I-don't-know-where-doing-something-I-don't-know-if-I-want-to-do. Incessantly. On repeat. Without questioning why the rythm has to be on high speed all the time.

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We rush. We forget how to live pretending that this is living. Why do we run from ourselves?

I love the little colorful lights. We should have them all the time, not only on holidays. Because we should not expect Christmas in order to celebrate kindness and become better people.

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A man with a mission. I wonder if he thinks that what he has to do is so very important. I realize that in those far away shadows are concrete walls where people dream their life and live their dreams only if they allow themselves to be more than they can

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Go straight ahead. Says the arrow. How often do we go on faulty roads because we trusted an old sign? Look at the present moment. Are you repeating your past?

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I like how the fog makes the city lights more subdued. It is like a wonderful blurry collage. Isn't this a good metaphor for urban life? In the early morning, when it is quiet, some thoughts can be clear. When agitation begins the blur happens. Like troops ready to attack, masses of people wake up and the big noise begins. Where is the fine line between repetition and doing something worth doing?

Answer: Blur....

This shell could have been a big tree. A magnificent walnut. It just lays here. So tiny, so small. Ready to return into the very soil it has come from. Just like us. Admirable temporary beauty ready to trancend and become more than a shell.Just like us.

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The lights are off. While in the dark am I still looking in the right way?

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There is a certain feeling of magic when I have the privilege to observe how trees go barren heading toward winter season. They shed their old leaves in a spectacle of color. The fallen leaves are a beautiful blueprint of decay. What we often perceive as a loss can be in fact a win. A regeneration. A process.

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They say trust the process.

This morning I've said trust the fog. Trust myself and my Fuji.

Have a blessed day and toodle loo!

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 3 years ago 

I want to share one observation.
The first photo is included in the preview of the post. If this photo is vertical, then it turns out to be heavily cropped.
It is better to place a horizontal image and not very large size for the first photo.
Success)

 3 years ago 

thanks for your opinion friend

 3 years ago 

You are welcome 😊
Too often I see primitive posts and when you read a thoughtful text, you rejoice like a child))

 3 years ago 

life is Beautiful
live it in peace
be happy like when you were a child

 3 years ago 

be like children
and you will have a kingdom
heavenly ...🤣 😂😅

Interesting thoughts @creativemary. I too enjoy silence. But never have I thought of capturing it.
Great post.

 3 years ago 

remember something peace is priceless nor silence

 3 years ago 

Hello Friend @creativemary
Glad to see you as a member of COMMUNITY WORLD OF XPILAR.
If you are ready to be an active member of the community, then I can help you at the start.
There is a Newcomers support program. It's called "14 days diving". All that is required of you is to post your posts in the WORLD OF XPILAR community, actively communicate with community members, comment, vote, and more.

If you are ready to be active here, you will be delegated 50SP for 14 days and given support in your posts.
I am waiting for your decision here

And of course a great post!

 3 years ago 

your idea is fine, I really like it

 3 years ago 

Ok!
From today you are included in the community support program and you have been delegated 50SP. Check your wallet.
Congratulations!
Check again my post with conditions, rules and recommendations

https://steemit.com/hive-185836/@bambuka/project-rules-14-days-of-diving-and-latest-project-news

https://steemit.com/hive-185836/@bambuka/14-days-diving-program-world-of-xpilar-community-28

All you have to do is be active in the WORLD OF XPILAR community and on the Stimit platform :)
It is for this opportunity that SP is delegated to you.

!!!A warning!!!
If you receive comments with suggestions for easy money, do not rush to follow the proposed links. Most likely this is an offer from a hacker. Please read this post carefully.

https://steemit.com/hive-185836/@bambuka/attention-shaffing

 3 years ago 

Thanks friend, I'll take it into account

 3 years ago 

You are welcome 😊

Beautiful night view, fog makes it more mysterious :)

You post is nominated for „Wold of xpilar“ Community Support Program, @booming account upvote. Only the posts that are not cross posted, original and posted from community page are eligible. If your post gets approval, then you get upvote within few days. Good luck!

 3 years ago 

perfect friend thanks for your support every day I am improving

 3 years ago 

Darling, Mary, where have you disappeared and where is your activity?
I can support you for 2 weeks through the program and that can be good support. But I can't see you ...

 3 years ago 

excuse me now is that I connect friend

 3 years ago 

I am waiting for you and your friend :)

 3 years ago 

If you can explain me well, what should I do, please?

 3 years ago 

This has already sounded in my messages to you :)
At least ... post one community post every day. You have good photos and interesting thoughts. These posts will surely be supported by community curators; come visit and make new friends, there are many photographers, artists and other creative people here, communicate, exchange ideas, support each other, leave likes and comments, reply to the comments of others.
If you want to develop and make money on the platform, then as many people as possible should get to know you. Increase your SP, now it makes sense to save, but not spend. Yes, all this is not fast, but if you are patient and persistent, success is guaranteed.
Did I answer your question? If not, please specify what you would like to know more.😊

 3 years ago 
 3 years ago 

You have published an excellent post, it can even be attributed to exemplary quality))🙂

 3 years ago (edited)

Hello Mary!
I want to inform you about one feature of post support on the platform. I learned about it myself recently.
Note that Booming voted for your post. This is a special account for maintaining good quality posts. In order for this to happen, I have sent a link to your wonderful post for Stef1, who is in charge of the Booming liaison.

The point is that Booming does not vote for posts that are supported by the Tipu booster. It's good that the booster didn't accept your bet that day and Booming was able to vote.

You can do whatever you want, just keep in mind this nuance, it is important.

 3 years ago 

I have to leave tipu so Booming can vote for my Booming

 3 years ago 

Buming can vote for about two of your posts per week.
You can safely use the booster for a couple of days by sending it your bets. They also do not always work, like this time (here you were even lucky, Boomer was able to come :)
After that, it's better to wait a while and publish cool posts with the hope of Buming. This is a kind of game :)
Your posts are very good :)

 3 years ago 

I would like to bet but I must increase my power

Beautiful art. 😍❤🎨 congratulations.

 3 years ago 

thank you beautiful friend