'Fighting for happiness' during a spiritual walk along the Danube in Budapest

            Despite the most beautiful moments he has experienced on his travels and the sweetest people he has met over the years, the periods leading up to them have often been inky black. Fighting for happiness, the Dutch lion from Goa always recovered, but he will never get used to it. Ever since Marco had seen the ghosts of his past, the demons had been tormenting him. He sometimes had difficulty sleeping, and it seemed that on this sunny day in Hungary on his way back to The Netherlands the memories of the loved ones who had gone before him were more torturous than ever before. Marco felt like he needed to get away, far away, from the pain and the anguish. So he decided to take a spiritual walk near the famous river Danube in Budapest. Off in the distance he could hear the gentle roar of the river, it was his safe haven. He felt like he could breathe again, the petrichor of the looming rocks calming his soul. But then suddenly, Marco was plunged into the darkness of his own mind. He saw the demons of the past rampaging unchecked, and he suddenly felt overwhelmed. How could he keep going when little reminders of his suffering were everywhere? Marco took a deep breath and kept walking, holding the pain in his heart like a warm blanket. The bridge was spiritual alit in a confluence of darkness and beauty, of pain and longing. But the spiritual healing power of the Danube (aka Donau) River was all too evident here. Widely known as Europe's most important river, it had served as a vital, transcontinental trade route for centuries. Early civilizations traveled the river, trading goods and exchanging cultures as they did. The formational landscape of Budapest Petőfi Tér was just as awe inspiring. It had been generally formed from two different types of rocks. The soft, clay-rich stones near the river had been formed over 500 million years ago and was the perfect backdrop for a spiritual experience.  As he stood there pondering his thoughts, it struck him that no matter what, life was a continuous journey and he vowed to use it to travel, helping people and make photos. He stood and watched, admiring the nature around him as he tried to find a different perspective of the world’s problems. He was filled with a sense of peace and understanding about the beauty of the earth’s capabilities. He decided to make a photo. Knowing that he had to come to terms with his life, no matter how painful it may be, he felt ready to continue the journey to heal himself.
   

Taken in: Hungary / Pest megye / Tabán (show map)

Taken on: June 2, 2023

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