"She maketh herself coverings of tapestry;
her clothing is silk and purple.”
~Bible quotes
In the heart of Baguio City's Pacdal, where the air is crisp and the scent of pine trees lingers, there exists a place of enchantment – a magical staircase adorned with pictures that capture the very essence of the locale. It is said that these stairs possess a unique power, one capable of unveiling the true beauty and happiness hidden within the surroundings.
Intrigued by the tales of this mystical staircase, I embarked an adventure to unravel its secrets. As I ascended the steps, the colors around me began to shift and dance, a kaleidoscope of emotions unfolding with every stride. Yet, amidst this vibrant display, it was the color purple that seized my attention – a mysterious hue linked to both nobility and spirituality, casting an undeniable aura of joy and grace upon the surroundings.
At the summit of the staircase, I found myself amidst the vibrant local flowers at Wright Park. The air was filled with the sweet fragrance of blossoms, and an enchanting sea of purples surrounded me – from the delicate lavender to the rich violet. It was as if the flowers themselves whispered tales of magic and wonder, their mystical energy painting the scene with an ethereal touch.Eager to delve deeper into the enchantment, I encountered an old local tale – the story of a prince who, despite his humble rags, wore them with regal nobility. The narrative echoed the lessons of the purple hue, teaching that even the simplest attire becomes noble when worn with dignity and passion.
Recalling the wisdom of the locals and my readings, I understood that purple represented more than a color; it embodied a profound symbolism of balance, creation, and spirituality. As a mix of red and blue energies, it granted the power of creation, akin to the divine forces. The complementary color of purple, a golden yellow reminiscent of the sun, further solidified its association with spirit.
The magical power of purple had transcended aesthetics, weaving a thread of connection to something greater – a harmony that reached beyond the visible spectrum of colors. From that transformative day forward, encounters with the color purple, whether on the enchanted stairs or among the blossoms of Wright Park, became a reminder that even in the simplest things, enchantment and discovery awaited those with open hearts.
Pacdal's magical staircase, with its mystical lessons wrapped in the hues of purple, remained etched in my memory as a sacred space where the ordinary transformed into the extraordinary, and where the journey itself became a timeless reminder of the potential for enchantment that lies within every step we take.
A MOMENT WITH THE
LONELY HORSES OF WRIGHT PARK
LONELY HORSES OF WRIGHT PARK
I have this love for horses that one day,
I went to visit them in Wright Park.
"I have often been asked why do I like horses so much. Look into one's eyes. There you will see generations of horses who have served the humans for thousands of years faithfully for nothing in return. Beaten horses, starved hoses, horses who no longer possess a spirit. They deserve to be loved and respected as much as humanly possible. Let them run free again. Let them no longer be a faithful beasts, but embrace them as you would a dear friend, for that is what they are."
I tried communicating to each horse,
and only one made contact.
This horse tilted his head my way
and you can see that look in his eyes.
This horse looked at me with his soul in his eyes.
Awesome. It made my day♥
Most of them however..
if not all,
are lonely.
"The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire."
~Sharon Ralls Lemon
"To me, horses and freedom are synonymous."
~Veryl Goodnight
They should be,
not like this.
"Horses are creatures who worship the earth
as they gallop on feet of ivory.
Constrained by the wonder of dying and birth,
the horses still run, they are free."
~John Denver and Joe Henry, "Eagles and Horses"
My wish:
"I have seen things so beautiful, that they have brought tears to my eyes.
Yet, none of them can match the gracefulness and
beauty of a horse running
free."
MEDITATIVE ESCAPADE
is making my "mind like a blank canvas,
to be painted on by the experiences of every day."
I embellish my life with simplicity and ease..
enjoying the simple things..
discovering anything new.
Every moment is
an experience of a rich event.
It is great to be
a dweller of the moment..
There's always some kind of magic -
like putting a lighted candle
in a glass of water
☺
Being happy with the mundane..
driving away boredom and the agony of waiting
by making every moment
a journey with creativity and joy!
There's a time for self-indulgence.
It is "having fun consciously creating your reality:
contemplate, pray, perceive, introspect or reflect.
Breathe.
Indulge in self-awareness at any time and in any place.
It is an attitude, a state of mind and a way of being."
"Imagination becomes a tropical adventure island
to be explored and revisited.
Be willing to go on an adventure and
to learn from yourself and your world.
The imperfections of this world are created
to be perfected in one's mind.
Contemplating on the positives
gives way to desired changes.
You are what you think!
"What you choose to think about and dwell on in this life
will make or break you as to what type of person
you will end up becoming in this life."
“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”
~Proverbs 23:7
Acknowledgements:
☼Adapted thoughts from Adventure-Learning-Initiatives
☼Quotes from Bible-Knowledge.Com
☼WikiAnswers
☼Photos taken at Wright Park, Baguio City
by Richard D. Egmalis
