I have taken several trips like this, but this trip had a different feel, almost like I was being visited by nature, and maybe with some agenda. One of the moments during this visit that stands out was when the sun looked me right in the eye. I feel like it was looking me in the eye intentionally through a few clouds, almost reaching out to me, and lighting up the entire universe in its golden light.
As I looked over these images, I could see how incredibly bright and beautiful the sunlight was. It wasn't just sunlight. It was the Creator himself displaying his art. And in that moment, I had a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It reminded me, once again, of the infinite power of nature and the purity of nature, no matter how mundane she can be.
I have always loved nature, but it seems like I love nature even more in those moments. The warmth, peacefulness, and beauty filtered by that sunlight enabled me to refocus and settle down. It felt as if the universe completely stopped moving, so I could appreciate it all.
There is just something incredible about arriving in a new location and actually feeling part of nature. The calmness of Kraków and sharing it with the sun made me think about how lucky we are to find ourselves experiencing these beautiful moments of our world. How often do we look through the day and not stop to realize moments like these, but I will always remember each moment of this trip.
This visit has made me love nature even more. I already have a lot of love for nature. It wasn't just a visit from the sun- it meant that beauty is everywhere when we pay attention. As we may have and will again at home, there is always a story about nature wanting to be told when we go to fascinate somewhere new, and my story from Poland will always be with me.
