How I Found the Beauty of Nature Surrounded by High-rise buildings and City Life
Who says you can't have it all?
I can be the perfect introvert.
It's ok; you may call me a homebody too.
The truth is, I don't care much for the limelight of city life. Going to a broadway show or an evening dinner with a friend is my next best thing to shopping.
But I yearn to be surrounded by beauty— both indoors and outdoor.
It relaxes me.
Similar to the spectacular view that sends my eyes roaming from the 84th-floor balcony.
The brilliant sunset from the west lit a glow on the cluster of high-rise city buildings.
The thick grey cloud glid across the greyish blue sky. My wondering eyes spotted the Empire State Building in the distance to my right.
Cars the size of matchboxes from afar merged steadily into the engineered intersecting roadway and into the Mid Town Tunnel, which connects Queens county to Manhattan, New York City.
The wonders of Nature's beauty harmonize with the great work of man —
I'm in awe every time I visit.
But my son and his girlfriend seem oblivious to what they've got—living life to the envy of many as they busily packed their bags for yet another getaway, as they say.
It has become a regular for them both to ditch the city life at every opportunity for the white sand beaches, natural blue mountain greenery, crisp, clean air, and brilliant sunshine back home in Jamaica.
Who wouldn't?
I miss my little paradise island too.
Finding Beauty in city living
The city might not have white sand beaches or natural green mountainous terrains, but there is a different kind of Nature's beauty amid the hustle and bustle and sparkling lights at night.
Slow down, stop, and look around; you'll be amazed at what you see —
The beautiful blooms that hung on a window sill or the rail of someone's balcony on a bright summer day.
The perfectly laid out deck with large potted plants and vibrant blooms of all colors and species is on the lower deck of the building where I'm standing. What a perfect backdrop for great photo memories if only I had a willing photographer.
The architectural fountains and cascading waterfalls are soothing to the ear and welcoming ease to the eyes.
A great day for a stroll on the jogging trail below, but I'm engrossed, feasting my eyes on all the beauty surrounding me.
It's satisfying to just observe and take your mind off all the daily worries of life.
Trees strategically planted to soften the skyscraper buildings are proof of Nature's importance to human existence.
Nature is scattered here, there, and everywhere even when deliberately and strategically placed and crafted by man.
Without plants, flowers, and greenery, the city loses its beauty.
Visits to the parks relax me.
The City Hall Park, Rockefeller Park, and Bryant Park were places I frequently visited before Covid hit.
The magical beauty in one place feels like my vision of heaven — my mind and body rejuvenated and free from stress from a busy work week.
Those moments are special for me.
Before long, the view before me transformed into its customary glory.
It reminds me I'm smack in the middle of the city.
Who says you can't have it all?
My article is inspired by Dr. Preeti Singh's article prompt. “How The Calm Beauty of Nature inspires me.”
Marianne O’s piece makes me want to visit her sceneries in San Francisco Hills.
