I had just quit my job to come to China and learn Chinese. My mind was an amalgam of worry at the prospect of not having a steady salary for the next few months and happiness as well at being free from the shackles of a job for the time being. Seeing these prayer tags in a Chinese temple brought a smile to my face. They were signs. Waving in the wind. Whispering to me that life was wonderful. All I needed to do was breathe deep and take it into my being. Soul full and mind empty, I left the temple to begin my new adventure.
this is such a wonderful image, with the focus on the countless prayer tags lined up on this string… to think of all the sorrows and hopes that connect there. and yes, the wonder of life. just a breathe beyond our worries, sometimes.
thanks for sharing this moment.
This is a beautiful image.