ExclusiveBallarat | Discovering the gold #Mindfulness #FascinatingCity #NatureInFocus

Coming to Ballarat, where the historic gold mine is famous for its heritage in Victoria, Australia, I discovered the beauty in exploring, walking to parks and taking the time to observe creatures, the sunset and escaping the comforts of home. Walking along wetland and embracing the warmth of the morning sunshine, I found there peace and the calming atmosphere of walking amongst the mother nature, passing with us the vessels of earth. This journey was a new one, and it made me realise that life is what you make of it. Having started work at a new place after my graduation, and taking up art classes again, I noticed that time is short and rather limited. It takes more effort to prioritise and enjoy the little moments of freedom. But going to Ballarat made me understand that, despite only having two half days there, I could still plan and see so much. Sometimes being spontaneous and wanting to have sudden adventures proved to be quite rewarding. In a sense, it is also a test to see how much you can be capable of and what your capacity is. Visiting Sovereign Hills, the place where gold was first discovered and mined, I found a deep appreciation for the legacies that have been preserved. I'm very grateful to be on a land where people have built and contributed true, solid, hard work. Perhaps the value we see in our environment and in ourselves stem from a root that connects the beauty of tradition and culture. So with whatever comes our way, let's embrace the elements that have created it, for the good and the bad, for what's been left behind is for the future generations to see. There's a lovely art in creativity and inspiration, but that alone isn't what completes it. It is nurtured by wisdom and someone's trial and error. We learn, we educate, and we pass it on. We may stumble and fall, but we get back up. Then we make wishes and dreams with ambition. We grow and we become. And then repeat. So with the coming tides of the wind and storms, there is music, flowers, and another ray of sunshine. So hold tight to the ray within you as you walk your own path. You are what you make of yourself.