Do you ever find yourself looking at something, perhaps an odd object, something that catches your attention for one reason or another and your mind starts wandering. Maybe it is even something you see everyday. Or perhaps it’s a person you are drawn too and you can’t explain why. Do you find yourself curious and wondering, asking yourself questions and wanting to know more? Wanting to know the story. Where is it from? Why is it the way it is? Who does it belong to? What is its purpose? How was it made?
When Darren and I were travelling in Syros, Greece, I became fascinated with all of the amazing doors on this island. The intricacy. The detail. The age. The texture. But more so I wondered, who lived behind these doors? What is their story? What do they look like? Have they always lived here? Are they happy, sad, generous, angry, hopeful?
I love how when I travel I am able to step outside of my ‘normal’ life and everyday worries or habits and start to really see more of what is around me. I start to see more beauty in the everyday and little things and I love that. I stop to smell the roses (or notice beautiful door knobs). And I start to nurture my curiosity. It makes me feel so balanced and relaxed and I feel good about myself.
I could do an entire post dedicated to the doors of Greece and Turkey, and maybe I will. But for now, just one. I think it’s beautiful.
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ah, curiousity…..it’s beautiful how your reflect on your travels with words and photos! I so hope that you’ll post lots of door shots too…..this one is really neat.
Oh, please post more of these someday 🙂 Love the textures and details…now my mind is off traveling…
Love this – well seen!