A visit to the Mall and to forsaken memories...[A Wednesday Walk's Story]
Can I ask you a question? Yes, you! Do you still remember how you used to feel, as a child, when Christmas morning was just a few days away? Honestly, I've almost completely forgotten how magical this month is for many people, especially the children... Last Wednesday, I had a lot of errands and personal obligations to do. I went to a shopping mall, a place that wouldn't be too shocking or important, except that the decembrine decoration, the green, red and gold of the typical Christmas made me sit at a table, pause my pending tasks and think about when I lost that illusion that seems to renew itself in each of the 31 days of a month; of December?
As I walked along, and browsed the shops for my daughter's gifts and clothes, I realised that although I saw the decorations, the colours and the Christmas decorations, I wasn't really paying attention to them. I just didn't care about them in the slightest. I'm not a curmudgeonly or particularly bitter woman, nothing to see.... It's just that many decades ago I lost that childlike spirit, that excitement. The funny thing is; if I had been accompanied by my daughter, I wouldn't have hesitated to be at her level. She would have been so excited, and she would have pointed out to me all the things that caught her attention. And I would have given her my full attention.
On my own, however, it's like turning off a switch... I'm just one of the crowd, with the doubts and worries of a person who, at this time of year. This has made me think that our appreciation of the environment around us is indeed related to the way we feel about ourselves. Alone, I lose my innocence, my ability to appreciate the beauty of certain things, and the impact of the essence of this month. We are all, without exception, enveloped in this blanket of magic that has so much to do with children. What's more, from a distance I also noticed another adult waiting for his family. Sitting down, he didn't seem to mind at all. When his 6 year old son arrived, he immediately changed his facial expressions and smiled while pointing to the star on top of the tree in the Mall.
I insist, it's like a little internal switch we have. Where sometimes we can be the same as the children, no matter their age, and at other times indifferent... In less than 2 weeks, the magic of Christmas will arrive everywhere in the world. Children will open their presents and be immensely happier with their families. There will be photos, food, and anecdotes. Undoubtedly, an event that marks everyone's life, for me. But, if you stop for a moment and think, without them, without those adorable children, I don't know if this whole season would be seen in the same way. Most probably not. I'm not lying when I tell you, that Wednesday, I had a day full of thoughts and reflections.
These photographs are the essence of my journey but also the faithful witness of how my eyes were really engaged in observing with attention and not just looking for the sake of looking. In almost every language on the planet, there is a distinction between seeing, looking and observing..... There are reasons for this. And although they may seem to be the same action, they are not. So it is a pleasure to be able to have these little conflicting and internal clashes. They say it is healthy to have individual debates about our reality, and because of this for the first time I was able to capture Christmas without me being in any photographs, nor my daughter. Just being able to observe that magic that at some point I learned to let go, but that today I remember and share with all of you... P.S: Whenever you can, guys, don't lose the Christmas spirit, just don't do it.
Beautiful pictures here.
You just reminded me of KFC
I probably need to visit them some day soonest.
Though KFC is quite far from me, but I just had a flashback from your ice cream here.
Nice shots 👍
Thank for those words. I needed some of that. Good luck having a meal at KFC, love
Even though its so long ago decades in fact yes I still remember the excitement gettign stronger as eash day passed and we got closer to christmas
Thanks for joining the Wednesday walk
Have a great day
Some things are meant to last, dear @tattoodjay . Hope you have a lovey day, love!
Your level lowered and you are now a Red Fish!@chris-chris92, sorry to see that you have less Hive Power.
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