Stopping on the Side roads...


Life is not just about destinations.

I am not saying destinations are not great - they are.

But here is the thing - you don't know when you are going to make it, or if you are going to make it.

But instead, is more of what is in the Journey - on the side road.

Because we are too focused on the place we want to reach, we forget to turn around...

...To the side. To the little things.

We keep our eyes too much in the road ahead. That if we just turn around... a little bit...

... and stop - stop the car. Stop the chase.

...Stop for a bit- maybe a little longer - on the side of the freeway.

Take yourself, your presence, your camera out. 

And observe. Feel the meaning of Life - again.

Because the best part of the Journey is when we stop.

And take the unexpected detours.








These pictures were taken on the side of the freeway. Because I couldn't keep my eyes in the road ahead, so I had to stop.

Paty

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