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San Francisco Part II: Altitude and Indifference
From a plane an hour north of San Francisco, I glimpsed a snow-capped mountain, its indifferent grandeur a stark reminder of nature’s scale versus our fleeting lives. This brief encounter, while devoid of grand epiphanies, underscored the vast, uncaring universe and our small, frantic existence within it. Nice. Continue reading
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San Francisco Part I: Embracing the Unexpected.
The plane hummed, a soft, monotonous drone, as it arced over the landscape north of San Francisco. My anticipation buzzed, contrasting with the serene views. We began our day at 4 AM, stumbling through pre-dawn quiet towards Pearson Airport. Not everything went as planned, but that’s part of the journey. Continue reading
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Rediscovering the Breath of Life
Lying before my open window on a summer night, the rain cascading gently, I inhaled deeply and fixed my gaze on the sky. In that moment, it felt as if I had rediscovered the essence of existence itself. The pure act of drawing breath transcended the ordinary, instilling unparalleled calm. Continue reading
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Through the Blinds: Exploring the Liminal Spaces Between Reality and Perception
A window, both a barrier and a portal, frames our world through streaks of light and shadow. This photograph captures the tension between clarity and ambiguity, inviting contemplation on perception, reality, and the beauty in fleeting moments. Reflect on the interplay between order and chaos, connection and isolation. Continue reading
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Through Time’s Veil
To realms where time’s true nature is laid bare, I yearn to flee the now, to future’s fold. A path through veils of mist, a window seen, To glimpse the strands of life yet intertwined, And witness futures by the stars designed, A realm where dreams and specters do compare. Continue reading
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