Cloud Watching: Finding Magic In The Sky
Sahil Patel prompt on the Sublime Art of Cloud watching, reminded me of Rabindranath Tagore’s quote.
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”- Rabindranath Tagore.
This quote beautifully encapsulates the notion that clouds, in all their forms, can add a touch of magic to our lives.
My childhood memories are filled with the joy of cloud-watching. Clouds have always held a special place in my heart.
I recall the excitement of my first flight experience when my father promised that I could see the clouds up close. I eagerly secured a window seat, eager to witness the clouds as we soared above them.
These smoky, fluffy chunks, reminiscent of cotton candy, filled me with exhilaration as I observed the aircraft gracefully gliding through the sky. Watching clouds drift by has always been a source of pure delight for me. Even as an adult, I find myself easily entranced by their ever-changing forms.
During a family trip to the Maldives, I often sat on the deck, gazing up at the sky and losing myself in the mesmerizing cloud formations.
Sometimes, the clouds resembled billowing pillows, and I couldn’t help but imagine resting my head on their soft, delicate surfaces. The tranquil moments spent cloud-watching on that trip remains etched in my memory.
However, not all clouds inspire a sense of wonder. Dark clouds, especially when accompanied by heavy showers, can be intimidating.
I recall a family journey to Kodaikanal in South India ,when we were greeted by a foreboding sky filled with dark clouds and rain. Fortunately, the clouds moved on more swiftly than expected, and our trip remained unspoiled.
As Bruce Beresford aptly noted, “There is a bright spot in every dark cloud.”
Even when faced with the ominous presence of dark clouds, there is often a silver lining or a lesson to be learned. Clouds, in their various forms, remind us of the ever-changing nature of life and the beauty that can be found in both its sunny and stormy moments.
Thankyou Sahil Patel for the beautiful prompt, “ The Sublime Art Of Cloud Watching”.
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