- Cat Paradox -
"I belong to and will return to the sea", a look into the past
Residente - Antes que el Mundo se Acabe ๐ถ
On June 4th, 2023, I posted this picture in an old, lost account. I have always been very fond of this photograph, maybe my personal favourite. I took the picture in Summer Trace, and shared it with a wonderful song by U2, Every Breaking Wave, which to me, it speaks about the struggle of going through life, and how difficult it is sometimes to trust, to rely on someone to make the journey less painful. The picture represented the place we all need in moments when the struggle feels a bit too much to handle. But this place was empty.
Life can be quite a journey, and a very rough one sometimes. It can hurt bad. And if only for that, it's worth being kind to each other always, in spite of our differences... perhaps especially because of our differences. Hate begets hate. Division begets destruction. Despise and indifference beget pain. Forgiveness is such a powerful act of Humanity, always the first step towards a better world. Did I hurt you? Did I ever hurt, with my opinions, with my actions, with my ignorance? If I did, I humbly and sincerely ask for your forgiveness. Forgiveness should not be about returning to square zero, about repeating the same mistakes, but most on the contrary as a brave step forwards towards improvements. A chance to learn and become better persons. If you love, forgive. If you love, ask for forgiveness. Mine is always blooming in my heart, eager to sprout from my chest. My hand fondly reaching to your shoulder. My eyes, once bright green and smiling, now colourless, washed out by time and sadness, looking up into your eyes, proud of you. Forgive and be forgiven.
The sweet song that I share today was inspired by specific events, but the truth is that its message applies through the entire journey, and it would be so good if we always had it into account. However, listening to it, the many times I listened to it, made me think again about those events, what they represented for me. When the world seemed about to crumble, when we shared part of the struggle at a planetary level, I was blessed being able to trust, I was blessed being able to rely on someone, and the journey became less painful, the journey became worth it. I finally had a place where I felt protected. But I am digressing here. Life can be a rough journey sometimes, and we can fight sometimes. But if he or she was once in your heart, you should be able to forgive, to be forgiven, and dance together again.
Nunca es tarde para el entendimiento. Nunca es tarde para empezar de nuevo. Insha'Allah.
"I belong to and will return to the sea", a look into the past
Residente - Antes que el Mundo se Acabe ๐ถ
On June 4th, 2023, I posted this picture in an old, lost account. I have always been very fond of this photograph, maybe my personal favourite. I took the picture in Summer Trace, and shared it with a wonderful song by U2, Every Breaking Wave, which to me, it speaks about the struggle of going through life, and how difficult it is sometimes to trust, to rely on someone to make the journey less painful. The picture represented the place we all need in moments when the struggle feels a bit too much to handle. But this place was empty.
Life can be quite a journey, and a very rough one sometimes. It can hurt bad. And if only for that, it's worth being kind to each other always, in spite of our differences... perhaps especially because of our differences. Hate begets hate. Division begets destruction. Despise and indifference beget pain. Forgiveness is such a powerful act of Humanity, always the first step towards a better world. Did I hurt you? Did I ever hurt, with my opinions, with my actions, with my ignorance? If I did, I humbly and sincerely ask for your forgiveness. Forgiveness should not be about returning to square zero, about repeating the same mistakes, but most on the contrary as a brave step forwards towards improvements. A chance to learn and become better persons. If you love, forgive. If you love, ask for forgiveness. Mine is always blooming in my heart, eager to sprout from my chest. My hand fondly reaching to your shoulder. My eyes, once bright green and smiling, now colourless, washed out by time and sadness, looking up into your eyes, proud of you. Forgive and be forgiven.
The sweet song that I share today was inspired by specific events, but the truth is that its message applies through the entire journey, and it would be so good if we always had it into account. However, listening to it, the many times I listened to it, made me think again about those events, what they represented for me. When the world seemed about to crumble, when we shared part of the struggle at a planetary level, I was blessed being able to trust, I was blessed being able to rely on someone, and the journey became less painful, the journey became worth it. I finally had a place where I felt protected. But I am digressing here. Life can be a rough journey sometimes, and we can fight sometimes. But if he or she was once in your heart, you should be able to forgive, to be forgiven, and dance together again.
Nunca es tarde para el entendimiento. Nunca es tarde para empezar de nuevo. Insha'Allah.