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Traveling in time

I came across this thought provoking quote…

Don’t time travel into the past, roaming through the nuances as if they can change. Don’t bookmark pages you’ve already read.
James Altucher

Aren’t we all guilty of going back in time?

Sometimes it’s beautiful to remember… the good but often it may bring up the unwanted as well.

Time moves forward not backward
Traveling into the past
Roaming through the memories
Rummaging through the nuances
Is it truly required?
Can we try to remember the good
Learning to let go unnecessary.

Savvy


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Blending in…

Blending in
If you visit a new place as a tourist
Would you prefer to blend in
Such that you are almost  invisible…
Or would you be someone
Who would  prefer  to be noticed,
For your differences
And draw attention of others

Being able to blend in can often be a blessing in disguise.
As you look like you have been there and are aware of their ways of life.
You don’t stick out like a sore thumb.
Or behave as if you are out of place.
You tend to draw less attention  perhaps, but there in is your safety in new locales.
You are adaptable and accepting of  the new culture.
For some  it’s really  easy
For some  it’s truly difficult
For they are by nature noticeable
Whether they like it or not!

What is your take on this…
Have you ever tried to blend in or stand out from the crowd

How has your experiences of  traveling been so far  ? Do share.



Savvy


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Travel Trails 

The Mystique of the Middle East

The mystique and majesty of Abu Dhabi is well enshrined in the beautiful exquisite and holy mosque Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Mosque in Al Mushrif, a district in Abu Dhabi the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, and is considered to be the key site for worship in the country. The design of the mosque was done by a Syrian architect named Yousef Abdelky.

Breathtaking architechture combined with amazing royal  blue lighting from the ornate  chandliers in the evening hours  gives out the feeling of heady opulence and extravagance  throughout the beautiful structure  as much as the keen sense of subtlety of approach in maintaining uniformity of designs and colour.

It is amazing to see the well maintained courtyard  with  exquiste inlay work  and the  beautiful waterbody along the pathway.



The magnificent splendour of intricate carvings  the majestic coloumns resplendent with  matching motifs  continues in the gigantic green carpet splayed across the entire inner sanctum.

A visual treat no doubt but the sense of symmetry is almost meditative.. Walking along through the gilded coloumns corridors is a beautiful and zen like experience in itself.

The magnanimity of  the silence space is almost alluring as much as the effects of the beautiful lighting  throughout the interiors as much as the exteriors of the mosque .

What distinguishes  these motifs of Islamic architecture are the use of coloumns, piers and arches organized and interwoven with alternating sequences and use of fractal patterns and repetitive radiating structures.
Standing there at dusk witnessing the beautiful moonlit sky and our dancing reflections in the azure blue waters of the pool of water in this  magnanimous shrine one could  feel totally inspired in even simply visiting it once for this mosque is certainly a masterpiece of Islamic architechture. 

Much gratitude to my dear brother in law and family in Dubai who  offered to drive us from Dubai to visit to this grand mosque.  Certainly a trip to Abu Dhabi would be incomplete without visiting this beautiful Shrine! 

Every shrine is filled with a vibration that is unique to the place be it a mosque synagogue a church or a temple … for the  convergence of  countless positive intentions energizes the space filling us with a deep sense of peace and serenity.

Savvy Raj

The Traveller

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A life lived in the  fast lane

Travelling far wandering

Gathering what feels sane

The traveller weary yet wondering

Of countless  learning’s and insights

As life’s lessons  are like a game  that’s playing ….

 

That  resilience could have new heights

That humility has no lows

That lowly anger is never necessary

That the need of patience can be a lifetime challenge

That courage comes in to challenge the fear

That to fear not the tears as they give way to loving smiles

That love is unconditional

That in unconditional acceptance there is true strength

That in the strength of truth, there is a hallmark of inner peace

That adapting in peace is an art of flowing with life

That life in trust is a lot about letting go

That always needs are less than wants….

 

That every life manifests for a purpose

That purpose is bigger than profits

That profits can never satisfy

That satisfaction comes from within

That within you is the solution to every question

That question comes from curiosity

That curiosity makes life interesting

That interests change to help us evolve

That evolution is a progressive movement

That movement can be unique

That uniqueness is a divine expression

That divinity is in the universality of consciousness

 

That conscious awareness happens in gratitude

That gratitude is a transformative way of being

That being conscious is about connecting intuitively

That intuition speaks when you are ready to listen

That listening with empathy is giving truly

That truth is eternal and peace is the way…

 

Savvy Raj

http://www.savvyraj.com