Cloudscape Perspectives

Sometimes an escape is all I need. People may say its running away. To me it has always provided a reset. A time for myself to rethink where I am and what I see. It always brings me back to a calmer reality with focus on nature and proper, not society induced, priorities.

After starting a new job, where all the systems are new to me and my brain is aging but not yet powerless, I was feeling the pressure of proving myself again. That nagging voice that always tells you, you are not smart enough, quick enough or have what it takes to be successful. All utter nonsense, which the clouds helped me realize.

For me nature has always come to my rescue. Helping me find peace to that chatter in my head. Helping me to see things more clearly. God’s creation exists with all the answers, you just have to be silent, observe and listen to that inner voice which is not yours.

The sun was rising as I was boarding the plane to Philadelphia. It looked like a beautiful day to fly.

I always take a window seat. For this reason alone. The guy sitting next to me seemed confused as to what I found so fascinating.

To me this is as soul filling as looking out at the sea. The last time I flew was when I came back from Thailand. July 2020. Damn I missed this view.

Clouds were constantly changing as we flew at high speeds that felt more like stillness.

This view reminded me to revisit the joy I find in myself when I’m discovering new things. Not everyone, unfortunately, has found that or knows yet how to get there. I shouldn’t allow their anxiety to unsettle my stability. I just need to observe and try to empathize with their situations. Still treading as I float.

Like water, clouds just move and change and evolve with whatever nature throws their way. They don’t fight where they are being sent.

I mean really, this God given Earth is all it should be. And when we get away from the chaos, the beauty is clear.

I needed a reminder of this feeling. To not get lost again in the madness of retail and money making.

The clouds in contrast to the metal wing, show how man can never compete with Mother Nature.

As we started to descend, I noticed the beauty in urban planning. The complex and yet artistic layout of the highways below.

After landing, the airport was busy and uncomfortable. I was tempted to pay the 50$ lounge fee to plug in and work, but instead I ended up Ubering to the local Panera, to use their wifi and partake in their Fuji Apple Salad. I remained there for 4+ hours until May arrived and Karen swang by to take me back to her place. Panera was my go to when I was road tripping in May. Always reliable wifi. Always a place to plug in and there are always other remote workerbees being productive. I never felt alone or odd typing hours on end at a Panera.