Silence there was, silence there will be, But there’s space for a breath in-between, I look at you, as you at me, Wondering about the wonders that can be.
Clouds may sometimes hide your beauty, But darkness, too, shows us much indeed. In a world full of insanity, Time with you always brings tranquility.
So, let’s savor this gift from divinity, An insignificant tick on time’s wheel, This moment, this feeling, of purity, Wish it could last as long as eternity.
There are moments that are sacred. They may be nothing out of the ordinary as such. But the way you feel in those moments is what makes them special. A short poem reflecting on one such moment. Can you guess what moment inspired this? 😊
If you liked this poem, and want to read more, you can find them here.
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.
– Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka “Dr. Seuss”
Today’s post is going to be a short one, like this month of February itself. 😄
To be honest, it’s also because there really isn’t much to add to this beautiful quote by Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka “Dr. Seuss” – he just said it so simply and succinctly!
I was recently reminiscing about a few cherished memories, and when I read this quote after that, I realized how true this is.
The specific moments I was thinking about were nothing out of the ordinary as such when they actually took place. At the time, I never would’ve guessed that one day they’ll become as cherished as they have now.
In fact, many times, if not all of the times, it seems that the value of a moment is actually that it is a memory. It is over time that these moments become more and more valuable. Sometimes, the people involved are no longer with us. Sometimes, situations have changed dramatically, such that we are no longer in a position to recreate similar moments again, and we only have what we already had. Sometimes, it’s just that feeling, experienced for the first time, that we can not really experience again.
If these moments didn’t turn into memories, they would be lost amongst the millions of other small moments we live through, and don’t even remember. Which also highlights the importance of living each present moment consciously, and not just sleepwalking through our life.
The moments that we are living through now will become a memory one day. If you are living through a tough time, it’s difficult, but it will still pass. But, if you are living through a good phase of your life, really cherish it, for, we’ll really know the true value of this moment much later – when all we’ll have is a memory of it.
And with that, I’ll wrap up this post. Wishing everyone a life full of such moments and memories! 😊
So the other day, I decided to leave a bit early from office. Now usually, my office timings are 11 to 8. But sometimes, I leave a bit early. And for anyone from my office reading this blog, let me clarify – I’m not shirking my work; I completed the required hours of work after reaching home! 😉
So, anyways, as I was saying: Sometimes I leave early. I do this so that I can get to see the sun set (I have a thing for sunsets). And there’s a stretch on the way back home that offers a very nice view, weather permitting.
I’ve seen some really beautiful sights this way, but this time, the view was extraordinary. Golden-orange sunlight streamed through openings in the clouds. I could make out the edges of the beams of light, but just barely. It was more like a golden fog descending through the clouds, diffusing as it approached the ground, slowly disappearing mid-air, before ever touching down. It was spectacular! I wish I had a photograph or video, but I was driving and couldn’t stop to take one. (The above beautiful image is not mine!)
Watching this amazing sight triggered a thought, which has finally culminated in today’s blog. And that thought was: What other wonders have I been missing out on?
Echoes In The Ether 