realm of affection

A single encounter can ignite a spark that burns for a lifetime, altering our path in unforeseen ways. It’s not the duration of the connection that counts, but the intensity and depth of the experiences shared | theborderofamind.com

In the realm of affection, time is an inconsequential metric. What truly matters is the profound change that occurs within us, a transformation that is often unrelated to the duration of a relationship. A fleeting moment can have an everlasting impact, ushering in a wave of change that alters our very essence, while years spent together might not foster the same depth of growth. The essence of love transcends the bounds of time. It is not in the years or the milestones that the heart finds its joy, but in the vibrancy and vitality of a connection. Love is not about the longevity of a relationship, but about the resonance that stirs the soul, awakens the spirit, and feels like a call back to one’s true home. It’s in this resonance that love thrives and flourishes, embarking us on a journey of transformation.

This transformation is not just a change, but an awakening. It’s an opening of the heart to possibilities, to feelings that were previously unknown or unexplored. It is about finding a connection that feels right, that challenges and excites, that brings a sense of belonging and understanding. When such a connection is found, time becomes irrelevant, for the changes it brings are timeless. In this light, the measure of love is not quantified in years or decades, but in the experiences and growth it fosters. A single encounter can ignite a spark that burns for a lifetime, altering our path in unforeseen ways. It’s not the duration of the connection that counts, but the intensity and depth of the experiences shared. Love, in its truest form, is an eternal force, not confined by the ticking of a clock. It’s a phenomenon that defies time, bringing about a transformation that is everlasting. When we think of love, let’s not count the years but the moments that took our breath away, the instances that changed us, and the profound resonance that called our hearts home. In these moments, we find the true essence of love, a force that is, indeed, timeless!

Payyoli coastlines

Netta gazing at the horizons on a fishing boat

This is a photograph from a couple of years ago that’s really close to my heart. When I had traveled to Netta’s place during the initial years, I was not familiar with that place. Neither am I now. After an afternoon tea with family, me and Netta went to the town aimlessly and I was looking for a beach nearby and on a random search, I got to know about Payyoli beach which was so close to their home but the fun part was that she hadn’t been there before. What welcomed us when we aimlessly drove in there was a very wide, serene beach with not a single soul in the premise feeding in the vibe of a private beach. (No, those were not Corona days. I’m speaking of sometime in 2017, on a guess). There were fishing boats parked there and we had witnessed a blissful sunset together sitting on a boat. That moment in time is captured by this shot. So you see, every frame has a story weaved within it. Even if I’m put in a dungeon with a handful of photographs, I can sit with them with a cup of tea and write story after story behind each of them for weeks 😀

The legendary photographer Ansel Adams kills it with his timeless quotes. He once famously said, “You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.”

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