LOOK, A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT
It's so easy to fall into the "can't do it, too busy, no time" mode just going about our day. But when we do, our lives can become too structured and we suffer from
a lack of spontaneity. We really can stop to smell the roses.
By Irene Ras
Last Spring, in one of the busiest squares in Amsterdam, a giant bird’s nest was perched on the top of a bus shelter. It was big enough for two people to climb into it, with a soft, furry cushion inside and a lovely view of the clear blue sky. It was created and installed by the Netherlands Forestry Commission and street furniture maker JCDecaux to remind city
dwellers to stop and appreciate the wonders of nature.
Below the nest stood two park rangers, inviting passersby to climb up a rustic wooden ladder into the nest. It was a gorgeous sunny day, and anyone who felt like relaxing and enjoying the moment was welcome to sit or lie down in the big next, they explained. “It’s an energy boost,” said one ranger name Erik. He hoped that as many people as possible would climb up there, chill out, and recharge their batteries.
Karin, an
onlooker, tweeted, “Cool promotion by the Department of Forestry. A mega-size bird’s nest.” The department tweeted back, with the question “Did you climb in?” Karin’s response, “Afraid not. Had to rush off to an appointment.”
