As a friend wrote on his travels to Cambodia, many flocked to see a sunrise over a temple in Angkor Wat. Crowds were there at the same time he anticipated the quiet in the wee hours of the morning, only to leave immediately following the sunrise.
After traveling hours and miles to see the wondrous site, some have saved possibly years for the opportunity, the crowd presses all around to get the best glimpse by the naked eye or camera lens. For some, the morning has been ruined and take what they can get and move on. But those few that can remove themselves from the crowd, gleen the reality of what is before them.
No matter what is around you, the sunrise is still one of the most spectacular events to witness. Pair that up with an ancient temple, and you can be transported back to a time and place in your imagination. The connection is there regardless of the crowd if you allow it.
The moment comes when the crowd dissipates. The silence that follows continues to enhance your visual. The oneness with what is before you grows through the stillness that follows the chaos.
Next time, be still amongst the crowd, listen and look beyond the nearness of others...wait awhile following the chaos...and gleen the benefits of that stillness.
'til the next time