Shade of a Tree

Week 24

Shade of a Tree

June 18, 2011

Some people seem to go through life at one speed: GO. Not that I begrudge anyone their productivity, mind you. I think productivity is fantastic. I do think that once in a while, it's good to find a shady tree and just sit under it. You know, take a time out. Not to see how many of the day's tasks you can walk through in your head, not to fret over that tricky family issue you have going on, and not to plan revenge on that coworker that did you wrong. Not to do any of the multi-tasking,work-load-sustaining, performance-enhancing, better-do-so-I-have-an-edge-over-the-competition stuff that you can do once you leave that shady tree. Rather, just sit. Sit and think about how nice it is to be right where you are. Sit and be thankful for a moment at the chance to remove yourself from all those worries, even if it is only a moment.

  It can be an actual shady tree like the one above, but it doesn't have to be (and I don't recommend this particular tree as it is in the path of many-a-wayward approach shot). Whatever similar, secluded and relaxing place that you can escape to will do just fine. It doesn't have to be a long stay either, a few minutes usually does the trick, and will leave you a little bit refreshed, a little bit better prepared to take on life, and most likely, a lot nicer to be around :). 

Image taken with Canon 5DMII, 50mm 1.8 lens, 1/8000 sec @f2.8,  ISO 400