california-dreamin

Since the dawn time, this land has been known by many names. Desolation, Despair, Misery, Darkness, Void, Hell. With each generation of man comes a new name for this place. With each passing moon it is the same; they give this land a name in hopes of describing the indescribable and making sense of the unfathomable. Man names things so that he may acquaint himself with the unknown. A name, as arbitrary as it may be, gives a sense of familiarity and understanding. The unknown is frightening to Man; that which he cannot explain or understand terrifies him. Thus, Man, in his infant-like innocence and naivety, gives names to those things and pl

The sky is ablaze. A whirlwind of colors surrounds me, yet it is impossible to name them individually. They blend together creating a perfect mixture, a perfect balance. The world is beautiful, peaceful, serene, but just for this moment. The air is cool and refreshing, the blistering heat of the day has past, but the chill of night has not yet come. Although the world around me is busy and traffic rushes by on the near-by highway, I hear nothing. My mind is quiet, captivated by this beautiful moment. Rarely do I lose myself in the beauty of the world around me. Often it seems so ordinary, so commonplace. But it is moments like this that humbl