I was taking a short cut through some back alleys behind a friend's house when I stumbled across this explosion of colour. In the space of 10 metres there were all these murals converging...
“Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No. "― Pablo Picasso
I'm not sure if artists live here or if one mural spurred the neighbours to get one as well...but what a delight.
“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways. ” ― Oscar Wilde
The city suddenly seems a little dull, or the mood drops as we start to focus on reality a little more...
I spent the last night dancing away at Carriageworks - Golden Features and Porter DJ - both excellent. And the crowd was so wholesome - singing their hearts out. mindful of body contact even in a massive crush. All around perfect and great vibes!
I've been getting up and watching the last half of the morning game for the World Cup. Unfortunately I'll miss the 2 games today as I've organised a lunch, well in advance before I made the connection with what was happening today.
Anyway, the house keeping. is the last #Allseasons before I shut the blog for a month. The blog will shut from 26 June to 26 July.
I'm off travelling in July, however, I'm off to Dark Mofo this weekend so the comments & posts won't get looked at until next week. I am very excited!
Hope you are all enjoying your Summer, Winter, World Cup or Dark Mofo - whatever seasonal event is bringing you sparks of joy! (I had to share the gorgeous cakes from Koi that were at VIVID)
#Allseasons linky runs from Thursday to Wednesday each week.
Link one post that shows something seasonal. Traditional weather wise, a seasonal nature marker or a seasonal celebration or event. Please link relevant posts only. Don't dump and run - please comment on the host and at the least the post linked before yours.
In Australia, we have a tricky relationship with sunshine. It is infact one of the biggest killers in this country. According to the Australian Cancer Council, skin cancer constitutes 80% of all new cancer diagnosis, and more than 2 in 3 Australians will have some form of skin cancer (approx 67%). We are also regularly in severe drought - this pending severe El Nino that will alter weather patterns around the globe is already making us think ahead to water restrictions by the end of the year. It can mean unbearable heat and dreaded deathly bushfires.
However, especially in Sydney, we don't cope without sunshine. One day of rain is enough to affect our mood. A week of rain makes us question if we suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Sunshine is synonymous with Sydney Harbour in my head. You want what I call those Champagne Sydney days if you head out on the water, or round the harbour on a coastal walk. You want the light dancing on the water, flashing like diamonds.
Given the season, I am constantly walking with my face upwards to the low winter sun. I bask in the warmth any chance I get - reading a book on the deck, eathing lunch outside, and walking before the shadows take over the foothpaths. On my walks recently, I've been searching for komorebi, like in Perfect Days, after being reminded of this word by Kwarkito in this post.
I stumbled across this quote, and while I unfamilliar with the person who said it, it's good life advice:
"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine". - Anthony J. D'Angelo
Just in the same way sunshine can bring joy and delight to our daily lives, and bringing some magic to the way the most simpliest things appear....we need to carry this warmth with us and share it around. So shine on those around you whenever you can.
I could quote almost all of this song's lyrics as good advice but there's a legal cost to that so give it a listen. Lyrically perfect, but also musically sunshine.
Do you chase sunshine? Where do you find it? How do you capture it?
