Tranquility

YEHOSHUA'S REFLECTIONS

There are moments that remind us that the beauty of life can be experienced in the simplest ways. My wife and I had ventured out before sunrise, hoping to find the perfect location to capture the beauty of the rising sun amongst the still waters of the Dead Sea. As the sun began to creep over the Jordanian mountains on the eastern banks of the sea, I began to tense up, fearing that I was missing the opportunity to capture the moment. Instead of continuing to focus on the overwhelmingly beautiful rays beginning to pierce over the mountains, I turned my focus to the calm shore beneath my feet. The shore was lined with these salt covered stones, draped in a soothing blue that reflected the sun's rays and brought a mysterious tranquility to my being. In those moments that my tension began to rise with fear of letting the moment pass, I heard the sea gently whispering, “Slow down, connect with the simplicity of the moment.” There are times that our inner self seeks thrill and excitement, but other times we are in need of an inner 'menucha' - a tranquility and peace to be found in the simple beauty of nature quietly whispering to us “Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad" - "Listen Israel, Hashem our God is One”.

LOCATION

Dead Sea, Israel

EDITION

Limited Edition of 18