Category: contemplations
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Finding Presence in the Chaos: A Walk Through Dubai Mall
Today, as I walked through the bustling expanse of Dubai Mall with my camera in hand, I couldn’t help but notice the thousands of people moving around me, their bodies present, yet their minds far away. Faces flickered with fleeting emotions—some lost in thought, others distracted by glowing screens or drawn toward dazzling displays. It…
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The Cosmic Alignment of January 25, 2025: A New Dawn for Humanity?
On January 25, 2025, the heavens will orchestrate a rare celestial spectacle: the alignment of seven planets. This cosmic event reminds us of our deep connection to the universe—a relationship that has fascinated humanity since the dawn of time. As we gaze at the night sky, marveling at this planetary alignment, it’s worth reflecting on…
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Between Past and Future: A Reflection at the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Today, I found myself wandering through the luminous halls of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a space where time seems to fold in on itself. The architecture alone feels like a living metaphor—a modern marvel that shelters relics of the past, bridging centuries and civilizations under its intricate dome. As I walked through galleries adorned with…
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Transcending Worries: Embracing the Eternal in Art
Beneath the intricate lattice of shadows in this photograph lies for me a poignant metaphor for the human experience. The web-like structure, with its fractured patterns, reflects the endless maze of worries and problems we weave around ourselves. These concerns, which we so often mistake for the reality of life, are nothing but illusions—impermanent and…
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Shadows of Progress: Evolving with the Speed of the Future
This photograph taken today captures the silhouette of my sister Brigitte. She stands at the crossroads of shadow and light. The backdrop is a rapidly evolving skyline in the city where she lives. Cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai rise as testaments to humanity’s ability to dream big and build fast. Yet, as technology accelerates…
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How Oman’s Magic Lingers in my Mind~
Oman lingers in my mind like the echo of a haunting melody, resonating softly yet deeply, days after my return. Its magic is woven into the golden tones of its ancient architecture, the rhythmic patterns of its traditional fabrics, and the quiet grace of its people. Walking through its narrow alleyways, where lanterns cast intricate…
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It’s a Mad Mad World~
Do you ever wake up, look around you, watch the news, survey the world and realise we are living what can be likened to an apocalyptic ‘Mad Max’ situation? We seem to see this, live through it and carry on as if nothing strange is really happening. This baffles me about the nature of humanity.…
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Daily Coffee Talk~ 91/365
Continuing with the discovery journey of scanning my old slides and negatives… I was once in New Zealand with a very special companion and found it to be a land of magic, beauty and power, if you have never been there, please try to get there at least once… I was totally smitten with this…
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Daily Coffee Talk~ 89/365
Hi again from Germany. It has taken me a while to force myself to come back to this blog since current events threw me completely off balance lately. But if there is anything I am sure of, it is that I am the boss of me and there is plenty of coffee left in the…
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Daily Coffee Talk~88/365
Hi again, The last few days I found myself unable to write, thinking constantly of the situation in Ukraine and feeling the pain of innocent people echoing in my mind. We must fight the low with embracing the high. If I have learned anything from witnessing the bravery of Ukrainian people, it’s that you cannot…