Friday, April 22, 2011

Slow Down, You Crazy Child

When will you realize,
Vienna waits for you?

Karlskirche-Vienna, Austria
Life is not a destination. It's a journey. It's not a means to an end-why is everyone trying to get to the next "checkpoint" in their lives? Can't anyone slow down and see the beauty that is in this world for us? Don't just stop and smell the roses. Stop and talk to the people. See the beauty in the living and the inanimate. The buildings and the people who built them. The creativity that sparked in their minds as they thought up this wonderous thing you're seeing, staring at, in awe of. Life would be a little more wonderful, don't you think, if people would stop and take in the beauty that they pass by every day. Don't take life and all it has to offer for granted. Every scene you see is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so treat it as such because you're never going to see the same thing twice. Learn to love the uniqueness of each and every moment.
Winter Wonderland of Heldenplatz and the Rathaus

1 comment:

  1. DEar Ashley,
    thank you for leaving such a kind comment on my blog!
    Your images of Vienna reflect somebody who truly knows to appreciate and capture the moment. I really love the winter wonderland, it has a brueghel-esque touch to it. The old master would have loved it!
    A wonderful Easter to you and many happy returns to Vienna,
    Merisi

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