Daily Dose of Beauty: Humankind
Joy : Sri Lanka
Daily Dose of Beauty: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together.
March 29th, 2020
Is it just me or are the days starting run together in a blur? March 27th, March 28th, March 29th … there is little to distinguish between them, other than the weather and what we made for dinner. Starting today, I’ll name my daily posts more descriptively to fill in the map of where we are and where we’ve been.
I find it interesting that during this crisis people are writing more “in-the-moment.” Many of us typically craft our posts over hours or even days, as we research and compose and edit exactly what we want to say and show. But there’s something enjoyable about tossing aside that aspiration of perfection in favor of sharing our daily thoughts with each other while on this bizarre journey together. There is beauty and humanity in the imperfection.
Today I’m sharing photos of people all over the world with whom I’ve crossed paths, even just for a moment, as I’ve traveled around the world. Their struggle today is no different than mine or yours: try to stay healthy, try to keep your family safe and healthy, and try to find your way through this economically, emotionally and even physically.
I’ll leave you with some of my favorite words of wisdom from an unknown source:
When you have more than you need, build a longer table not a higher fence.
We can share a table, tell stories and enjoy each other’s company, even if we’re social distancing at opposite ends.
Until tomorrow,
Kelly
Curiosity : Myanmar
Harmony : Cuba
Companionship : Portugal
Friendship : Japan
Belief : Singapore
Family : Canada
Home : Bhutan
Brotherhood : Vietnam
Unity : Gathering of Nations, North America
Spirit : Cuba
Teamwork : Mexico
Hope : USA
Love : Bali
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“light to the darkness”…It’s reassuring to know that we are so much in sync. I love the quote and photos. Thank you for making my day once again 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by! SO much synchronicity with your post today. I should play that album by the Police, ha ha! 🙂
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perfect 😊
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Superb.
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Thank you, Sujit!
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Keep creating
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Will do!
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What a fabulous collection. Thanks for this little journey around the world. I have too many favourites to name them all.
I’m still crafting individual posts. I still have so many travel adventures (and photos) that I haven’t shared that I’m trying to winnow it down a little, though I get the connection that comes from more in-the-moment posts.
Alison
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So happy you enjoyed this post, Alison! It’s been fun writing daily but I do have moments of “Oh my gosh, what have I signed myself up for?!” No idea how long this will need to continue so I think on some days I need to limit it to one photo and a brief thought. Good luck catching up with your own adventures! I always look forward to whatever you share.
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So perfect and beautiful for the sacrifice you are putting in knowing more about our brothers and sisters…God bless all the effort of your hands.
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Thank you Stephen! 🙂 Hope you’re doing well in your part of the world!
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Yeah how about you and your family my dear friend?.
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Have you watched Parasite? Those words of wisdom you mention remind me of that movie. It makes me think of social class and how it plays out during these crazy times. I hope we can all go through this together, instead of resorting to ‘survival of the fittest’ mentality.
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Yes, I’ve seen Parasite. Excellent movie and social commentary. In the US, we’re definitely seeing preferential treatment during these days of crisis — some people can get a Covid-19 test with no problem (actors, congressmen, basketball players) while other people (the sister of a friend of mine, as an example) with real symptoms cannot. Unbelievable for this “developed” country. Like you, I hope everyone remains calm. Real panic and social unrest is what I fear most.
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This kind of preferential treatment to some extent also happens here in Indonesia, although a friend told me that someone she knows — who happens to be a rich person — was treated just like other people. To many, including me, who live outside the US, sometimes the country seems to be operating like a developing country. But that’s another story.
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Another story indeed. I can’t wait to someday compare and contrast (over dinner!) our life experiences in our home countries, as well as places like Singapore.
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Oh I’m so looking forward to that dinner!
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Me too. Maybe several dinners (and lunches!) over a few days of escape somewhere amazing. 🙂
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That sounds so tempting. When this pandemic is over!
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This is one of my favorite posts of yours. I’m fascinated by people of all ages, especially in native dress or doing something that is common for them but uncommon for me. Great colors, great faces, great post!
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Thanks, Rusha! I feel the same — seeing people at home, at life, at play, at whatever they do in their part of the world is what I love most about traveling. The foreign and unfamiliar is always fascinating! Thanks for your comment. 🙂
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They’re all too close together! I keep having this reaction to any photo or scene taken pre-Covid, but it sure is nice to see humanity side-by-side again here.
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Ha, I hear you! I had the same thought, followed by wondering when we’ll ever travel about and socialize freely without worrying or washing our hands, face, clothes profusely afterwards. I fear it’s going to be quite some time. You can “re-open” the world but you can’t remove the fear or create demand. It will be a long slow road to recovery. 😦
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Beautifully done, Kelly. Thanks. –Curt
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Thank you! 🙂
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Hello Kelly I love your quote, I haven’t heard it before but I love it. Also, your pictures of people around the world are beautiful they remind me of how important it is to take care of each other.
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Isn’t that just the greatest quote? Words to live by. Thanks for reading and very happy to hear you enjoyed the photos. 🙂
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Thank you Kelly!
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Such a beautiful photos. Each tells a heartwarming story. I really enjoy this post!
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