Contemplation

Monk Meditating near a Ruin by Moonlight
~Frederik Marinus Kruseman (1816-1882)~
taken at Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
26th October 2019

While looking into his reflection in the water, something in the corner of his eyes lurks close within the ruin. Shadow from life’s passing and the contemplation on the life that is to come.

The moon shining in its glory onto the surface of the water, still and bright, lightened up the ancient ruins that stood strong throughout time. It was once a place of order, of conflict and of despair. Now, standing in ruin, it’s a place of peace. Eyes only see what they want to see and the minute detail that was created through its existence is often missed.

Eyes see, Look
Ears hear, Listen
To feel, Exist
To experience, Live

Live, remember to live!