THE CROSSING
A man pauses mid-step, as if caught between moments, on the weathered bridge veiled in the restless mist of early morning.
A solitary streetlight flickers overhead, hesitant yet determined, casting fragile beams of light that splinter across the damp, aged wood beneath his feet. He stands there, still for a moment, as if lost in quiet contemplation, before continuing on his path. The mist swirls around him, thick and unyielding, as the waters of the lagoon below whisper their eternal rise and fall with the pull of the tides. The morning is heavy with moisture, the crisp air weighed down by the mist, muting the distant hum of city life, the honks and bustle reduced to a faint echo of a world beyond this quiet crossing.
Life is complicated. At times, it flows with ease and joy, but often it mirrors this bridge—a passage between one moment and the next, between birth and death. We take countless steps, some light and carefree, others burdened with the weight of our thoughts and fears. There are moments—sometimes many—when we must pause, much like the man on the bridge, and consider our direction, our choices, and the source of our happiness. It is a puzzle, one we are rarely eager to solve, but one that demands our attention nonetheless.
As we age, we learn that life is not a book with clear instructions or answers. It is an enigma we are often reluctant to confront, yet we must. To question the journey is, in itself, a kind of faith—a belief in the power of reflection, in the hope that understanding will come with time. The thoughts we carry, both conscious and unconscious, guide us forward, influencing our next step, our next meal, our next act of love or survival. The immediate concerns keep us occupied, while the distant future lingers at the edge of our awareness, a source of both dreams and fears.
This is life: a bridge shrouded in mist, uncertain and obscured, but one we must cross step by step, through every phase of light and shadow.
Living Cities Collection
Welcome to who we are, what we do, and those who live around and with us.
As social creatures, humans have always lived in tribes, building communities based on shared values and beliefs. Within these tribes, humans have created homes and cities, both as a place of shelter and as a reflection of their identity. Humans also have an innate desire to explore the world beyond their immediate surroundings, and our curiosity extends beyond physical exploration as we seek out new experiences and live life in our own domestic spaces. Whether at home or on the move, we are constantly driven to survive, create, or discover the meaning of living.
