Looking Up And Embracing The Universe

Summary

Gurpreet Dhariwal shares a personal journey of embracing nature's beauty through photographs and reflections on air pollution in India, contrasting it with the clean skies and natural landscapes experienced in the US and Maldives, while emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with nature.

Abstract

The web content is a reflective piece by Gurpreet Dhariwal, who captures the stark difference between the polluted skies of India and the pristine blue skies and natural landscapes of the US and Maldives. Through a series of personal photographs and narratives, Dhariwal illustrates the mesmerizing effect of nature's unadulterated beauty and the emotional solace it provides amidst personal and professional challenges. The article underscores the author's yearning for major anti-air pollution plans in India to combat the health hazards of pollution. It concludes with a quote by J. Drew Lanham, advocating for the sharing of individual stories to reconnect humanity with nature, and a thank you to Anne Bonfert for the writing prompt that inspired the piece.

Opinions

Dhariwal is deeply affected by the contrast between the polluted skies of India and the clear skies abroad, particularly in the US and Maldives.
The author believes that the beauty of the universe, as seen in the natural landscapes, is beyond comparison and photography, resonating with Toni Morrison's quote about the world's beauty being enough.
Dhariwal expresses a desire for India to implement significant anti-air pollution measures to prevent lung diseases and improve the quality of life.
The experience of nature's beauty is described as emotionally uplifting, especially during times of personal and professional turmoil.
The article conveys a sense of awe and connection with the universe, as seen in the description of clouds as "huggable friends" and the wish to be reborn to witness the captivating views of the Maldives again.
Dhariwal values the act of sharing personal stories about nature as a means to rekindle humanity's bond with the natural world, as suggested by J. Drew Lanham.

Writing Prompt Response

Oregon, Albany, Picture by Gurpreet Dhariwal

“At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough.” — Toni Morrison

I have seen blue skies in India but only in the hill stations. In the city where I live, we have crossed 400 AQ levels in Air Pollution. I cannot see blue skies here until they shut the city through the lockdown.

Looking at the blue skies in the US was quite a mesmerizing experience, and I had to click this picture immediately because none can match the beauty of the universe.

On My Way To Salem, Oregon, Picture by Gurpreet Dhariwal

This was clicked by me on my way to Salem for lunch with clients. I was enchanted by the blue skies and green trees there. It felt like everywhere I was going, beauty was walking along with me. I embrace nature, and I know it’s worth. I wish people in India would come up with major anti-air pollution plans before it kills us with lung diseases.

At Target in Columbia, South Carolina, Picture by Gurpreet Dhariwal

I was shopping here when it started raining all of a sudden but the view of the weather after it rained was like a scene from a movie. I clicked this picture because the weather made me so happy from inside while I was going through a lot personally and professionally. This picture will always be close to my heart.

On My Way To London, Picture by Gurpreet Dhariwal

Clouds felt like huggable friends in the sky. I wanted to hug them, but then as we started coming down on my way to London, the city appeared in bits and parts covering the side wings of the clouds. I loved the view as if I was walking along with the universe without any fear and remorse.

The best thing about the Maldives is wherever you see upward, downward, to the left or right side, all you see is water and blue skies. This picture couldn’t be missed because I would want to be reborn as a human for this captivating view again. Until then, I embrace it from the screen of my laptop.

“I believe the best way to begin reconnecting humanity’s heart, mind, and soul to nature is for us to share our individual stories.” — J. Drew Lanham

Thank you Anne Bonfert for coming up with such an enticing prompt. I hope you enjoy my article :)

Gurpreet Dhariwal is the author of Two Poetry Books. Her books are available on Amazon, Flipkart and BlueRose. Connect with Gurpreet at www.gurpreetdhariwal.com

Looking Up And Embracing The Universe

Writing Prompt Response

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