A Photo's Worth: The Festival of Colors

{photograph by Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters}

Saturday night I came across this exquisite photograph of young children in India celebrating Spring's arrival in a yearly cultural festival called Holi (Festival of Colors).  I can't describe the feeling that came over me when it opened on my screen.  Something like a mix between having the air sucked out of my lungs (but not painful) and a cool calming breeze on a sweltering day.  It caused me to aske myself, "When was the last time we celebrated the changing seasons (or any other seemingly ordinary event) with such unadulterated joy?"  What a beautiful reminder this image is for me...to work towards breathing life in more fully and seeing the world with brighter eyes.  xo Ez

Comments

[BarceloMIA]

Truly inspiring, a beautiful shot! Happy Spring! x

[Melissa de la Fuente]

So, SO gorgeous! i have always envied this celebration myself....it looks so joyous and fun! Not to mention incredibly colorful! Thanks for reminding me hun!
xo
Melis

[evie s.]

I've always been fascinated by this celebration. It's beautiful and such a unifying event. I wish we had more things like this in our culture.

[manvi @ mochatini]

This is probably high on my list on things i miss about living in india. its am AMAZING festival and one that bring everyone together in a really fun way.

[Nadine]

there's barely seasons here. it's usually summer-like all year round (: