There are many things to admire about Athens, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the seat of ancient knowledge and philosophical thought, great works of literature and theatre, as well as the gods and goddesses of myth. All of which encompasses the heart and soul of the city; all personified in the Acropolis. It is the very center of the city by design. No structure can be built higher than twelve stories, so no structure will ever block the view. No matter where you are, from all points and angles, the Acropolis is visible. While impressive in the light of day, it becomes otherworldly once the sun has set. My first night in Athens and my first Grecian sunset was witnessed from a rooftop over dinner with a stunning view of the Acropolis. As the sun began to set, beautiful pinks and oranges crept over the horizon. The blue sky made way to muted grays as the shadows deepened over the surrounding trees, mountains, and structures all the while the oranges becoming ever more vibrant. As the intense red-orange sun set down behind the mountains and the sky darkened to a more steely gray the lights on the Acropolis slowly came up. As you sit there looking at it, it doesn’t seem real, it feels as though you are looking at a picture or a movie. You expect to see Athena herself emerge from the ruins with her owl. What a magnificent sight that would be! I spent my last night in Athens, much like the first on another rooftop, another amazing view. This time much later in the night with a very dark blue-black sky, just a few days shy of a full moon, taking it all in for one last time. Yamas!
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I live for the moments when I find myself within magical spaces. Those moments when time feels suspended and an ethereal presence can be felt in the very air and space you occupy. I am grateful to have been blessed and to continue to be blessed with these moments throughout my life. They generally happen upon me, in everyday ordinary occurrences, taking me by surprise but leaving me feeling somehow calmer, more relaxed, and refreshed. As though the universe has sensed the need for a reminder of the beauty to be found in the world we live in and the joy that beauty can bring. For the April A to Z Challenge 2023 I’m sharing some of these moments when reality has slipped ever so slightly to let a little light and magic in.
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