Finding middle ground

The tension of opposites: Life is a series of pulls back and forth. You want to do one thing, but you are bound to do something else. Something hurts you, yet you know it shouldn’t. You take certain things for granted, even when you know you should never take anything for granted.
A tension of opposites, like a pull on a rubber band. And most of us live somewhere in the middle.
Morrie Schwartz | Mitch Album, Tuesdays with Morrie

I’m away on holiday for a couple of weeks, and until I get back with more haiku and photographs, I’m sharing some of my favourite quotes. Hope you enjoy!

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Clearly obscure

shadow of a circular city structure on the ground - with a circle in the middle and lines extending through it

Waltzing with the sun,
creeping through the city streets,
artist in shadows

Two years

Two years—

Since I last saw my parents in the flesh.

Since I took my first photo of Autumn leaves.

Since I registered for a library membership card.

Since I told myself my future’s changed for the better.

Two years—

Since I started living with truly multi-cultural housemates.

Since I rolled my eyes at the seven types of tinned tomatoes.

Since I learnt that using three onions for every meal is a luxury.

Since I realised the grass isn’t greener on the other side.

Two years—

Since I considered my creative writing seriously.

Since I began pursuing my own twisted path.

Since I appreciated currency conversions.

Since I left India and landed in Canberra.

Needy

tall trees, some with green leaves - photo taken from below to accenuate the height of the trees

Seeking attention,
standing tall, holding their ground,
adult children; trees.

Keep growing

The Ovolo Nishi hotel in Canberra - plants growing on its facade - a conscious architectural design

Reclaiming their space,
forests we felled find their way,
thriving on facades.