I used to stop into James De La Vega's store, the 'De La Vega Museum', whenever I was in the East Village. He would always be standing outside, with his full beard and dark sunglasses, smoking a cigar, giving a slight nod of the head when you stepped inside to see his artwork. He is known for short, concise, thought-provoking statements like this one above, and his murals and chalk statements can be spotted throughout New York City (most well-known being the statement "Become Your Dream").
I love this quote above, which was spotted by someone walking through Central Park a few years ago. Lately I think I actually have been acutely aware that this moment is precious. Perhaps this is because I cannot believe it is June (seriously?) and am amazed at how fast time is flying by that I have been consciously savoring each moment. This is a nice reminder, however, for those times when life gets so busy and the list of things to do gets so long that moments pass by without that pause of appreciation.
I love this quote above, which was spotted by someone walking through Central Park a few years ago. Lately I think I actually have been acutely aware that this moment is precious. Perhaps this is because I cannot believe it is June (seriously?) and am amazed at how fast time is flying by that I have been consciously savoring each moment. This is a nice reminder, however, for those times when life gets so busy and the list of things to do gets so long that moments pass by without that pause of appreciation.
“This neighborhood needs me, making it think,
and giving hope through the art of the streets.”
6 comments:
LOVE this post. i actually wrote a similar post today about appreciating unexpected moments of beauty and grace...like finding a provoking quote in your path...
thanks for sharing!
so in love with both of the above quotes. such a good reminder to stop, think, and be thankful.
j.
new york always makes me think so profoundly :) i loved reading this.
So true, Mary! LAtely I've felt and been noticing the same. I know a big change is coming up in my life soon and these moments will never quite be the same.. they never were, but this time around it just seems so much more obvious. I try to live in the moment, but it's crazy how easy it is to forget to do just that and how we're pretty much trained not to!
I miss his store also and that nod he always gave that you mention in your post. He gives off this great energy. And when he happens to look at you it is almost as if he can see your soul, and know who you really are behind the mask we wear on a daily basis. His words are a driving force that sustain me and keep me afloat when need be.
He was an oasis on St. Marks. Central Park is lucky to have him.
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