“An outstanding sentence truly as wise as a saying from any calendar.” This is one of those classically cynical reactions we have in German when one reads or is told a supposed piece of wisdom that only, at first glance (and even then often only briefly), appears to be well-thought-out and supersmart. Well, last Saturday I’ve experienced exactly that with myself. Recently, when I was at the base of the Traunstein, hoping to maybe catch a beautiful reflection of the mountain massif in the water, it happened.
Thought number one: when it’s stormy, when there’s hardly any sun, when everything’s grey, rain’s pouring down, and the water surface is accordingly agitated…then the chances for a usable photo with a nice reflection are almost certainly zero. Immediately thought number two followed in the same second: …and in a way, it’s the same with us humans. Stormy conditions, breezy circumstances, little light anywhere – all factors that significantly complicate or even make reflecting thoughts, emotions and whatnot nearly impossible.
Calendar saying – yes or no? I don’t know. I’ll leave the final verdict up for anybody who’s reading my two sponteanous thoughts. What matters far more to me is that Mount Traunstein has been a source of inspiration for me once again. As last time, it’s time to say it again: old stoney friend…take care…I’ll see you in three weeks again!