(This post is a part of Blogchatter Half Marathon 2025, wherein 10 posts are published in 15 days. This is the fifth one. The prompt: Look out of the window. What's the first thing that fascinates you and why?)
In this world, where the unpleasant and the stressful seemingly dominate, the daily grind can be gruelling. Life in an apartment complex, especially in a city, can be overwhelming, with the predictable sounds of routine echoing all around. But there are plenty of gentle wonders simply hidden in plain sight.
A WINDOW TO EVERYDAY WONDER
I realise this almost always when I look out of the window of my apartment. What catches my sight immediately are the trees that line the courtyard in front of the building. They are there standing tall and still; the perfect brakes, as it were, to a life racing all around us at break-neck speed.
The line of greenery seems a fitting contrast to the grey of the concrete. Green is more than a colour; it’s a sign of life. There’s often a gentle, cool breeze nowadays, and each time I look out, I can see the branches and leaves come alive as they sway in the energising wind. Are they dancing to the hum of the wind, I wonder!
The rainy season now has only made them more vibrant and striking. As the clouds open up, the trees allow themselves to be draped in water. Pause to observe closely, and you’ll see droplets sliding delicately over the leaves, lingering momentarily at the tips before falling to the ground below. That’s a sight to behold, reminding us to slow down. That’s where the beauty of life lies.
Each shower gives them a new glow. The dust that had settled from the nearby road has been washed away. It seems the leaves have received a fresh lease of life.
SOOTHING PANACEA
We are talking of something as simple as a few trees. Just look out of the window and there is an everyday fascination that is endlessly captivating. It’s a perfect panacea, whether the brain is racing or the mind is feeling low. For me, it is a sight that is both soothing and invigorating, right outside the window.
A TIMELESS LESSON
As I see these trees, what comes to my mind is: "Nature does not hurry, but everything is accomplished", a saying often attributed to the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu.
It only means that we can achieve whatever we want by being patient and going with the natural flow. Just as rains come, rivers flow, flowers bloom, trees grow, and seasons change even though nature never hurries.
It’s a philosophy I believe in, and practise as well.
Watching tree leaves and branches move in the breeze is nearly as good as watching ocean waves on rocks.
ReplyDeleteTrue, they are.
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ReplyDeleteOh yes, tree watching is one of my favourite pastimes, too! This speaks to the need for green spaces in our urban landscapes... YAM xx
Hi Yamini - Yes, green spaces are fast vanishing!
DeleteOne wonders what the trees would say to us if we could understand them.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting thought, Liz!
DeleteI often sit and watch the sway of the trees near my home, I find it relaxing
ReplyDeleteYes, a good stress-buster.
DeleteThis was so peaceful to read. Loved the hidden message as well. We can always choose what to focus on- the city chaos or the abundant natural beauty, both lie just outside our window.
ReplyDeleteHi Pinkii - Yes, it's all our choice.
DeleteThis was very soothing to read. And I love trees and everything to do with nature.
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