Then I started thinking about the weather. I assume it started coming down early in the morning and never stopped because there must have been at least 6 inches on the ground already. I saw a few people looking as if they'd rather be anywhere else than standing outside in the snow. It occurred to me that most probably consider snow to be an inconvenience in their daily lives. It's a valid statement. Snow can be dangerous, snow can be dirty, snow can be annoying, snow can be cold. But as I was walking down the street thinking all these things, I could only see the beauty in it. Even the discovery of the crack in the bottom of my sole on my left boot that was letting snow creep its way into my sock couldn't shake my feeling of complacency.
We all too often get caught up in these "inconveniences" and lose their true meaning. Nature is a gift that has been given to all of us, free of charge. We have been given the right to breathe fresh air, to have picnics in the grass under the sun, to dance in the rain, to admire the snow quietly falling from the sky. I couldn't stop myself from taking pictures of the trees covered in white that so looked like the branches were made just to hold the undisturbed piles of fresh powder.
When I got to Bushwick Ave, I started seeing a lot of families walking together, which makes sense seeing how there are a few schools in the remote area. Telling you I did not pass one single child without snow in their hands is an understatement. I must have seen a dozen kids altogether, at different times, and they all had ample amounts of snow in their hands. They all felt the need to participate in this simple occurrence of nature. I wanted to join them so badly. In fact, I nearly picked up a handful to make a lethal snowball to hand off to the next kid that I passed and whisper, "Use this wisely" with a wink. The only reason I did not act upon this idea is for fear that a parent would be upset about it. And THAT is the difference between the lifeless and the dreamers. The lifeless have been scathed by this notion of inconvenience. The lifeless don't remember that snow can lead to hours of fun. The lifeless have forgotten they were once an innocent child that wanted to create things. But the dreamers, we see these "inconveniences" as adventures. We see obstacles as opportunities. Sometimes I swear I can even see the world in colors that haven't been invented.
Yes, our time is extremely finite, but what is the point in filling this time with cynical views and impatience? We are powerful beings. We have the potential to do extraordinary things. I will never understand how the lifeless can be content with seeing this beyond vibrant world we live in through colorless eyes. With all of this being said, I just wish everyone would take a second to stop and smell the roses. Be understanding. Be kind. Find your inner child. Go exploring. Read a book. Write a song. Be creative. Use your mind exponentially. Tell someone you love them. Live the fairy tale you once believed in. I'm doing all of these things and this is the happiest time in my life to date. I want you to succeed. I want you to be conscious of your global effect. I want you to be the best person you can possibly be. Take the inspiration in your life and turn that inspiration into positive results. And never, ever, stop believing.
