Met a giant lady lighting up the night sky
"What's your name, you magical monster?"
"My many visitors call me the Eiffel Tower."
"In all your attire, don't your sometimes tire
Of being seen only as a humdrum tower?
You, a dragon, a fairy watching over Paris,
An Olympic torch held aloft in grey skies?"
Of being seen only as a humdrum tower?
You, a dragon, a fairy watching over Paris,
An Olympic torch held aloft in grey skies?"
"How you flatter me! So few poets these days
Ever sing the praises of my Parisian soul,
As did Cocteau, Aragon, Cendrars,
Trénet and Apollinaire... Since you're so good
At seeing beneath the surface, you could
-If you like, when you're back from France-
Take up your pen and write down
Why you like me -it would be nice and fun!"
Ever sing the praises of my Parisian soul,
As did Cocteau, Aragon, Cendrars,
Trénet and Apollinaire... Since you're so good
At seeing beneath the surface, you could
-If you like, when you're back from France-
Take up your pen and write down
Why you like me -it would be nice and fun!"
- Emmanuel Macron
I agree with you, Mr. Macron, I agree....
Architecture is a necessity. Good architecture is a treat. Great architecture is an art. Could it be a lesson, though? During our semi-long wait in line to climb the Eiffel Tower, our companion Brian (previously mentioned in http://welcometotheadventurousadventure.blogspot.com/2017/12/louvre-is-in-air-entree-day-2.html?m=1) kept our mind engaged with illustrations he had heard from Pioneer School that revolved around the Tower.
4 Pillars: Everyone knows that the Tower is comprised of 4 legs. This gives undoubtedly the best support to hold up the 7,300 ton structure, weight evenly distributed. Is there an equivalent for us?
Prayer, Studying the Bible, Attending the Meetings, & Our Kingdom Ministry.
These 4 spiritual pillars keep us on balance as we weather the storms this world throws our way. Could the Tower's pillars be supportive if they only stood on the surface of the ground? Not at all! So likewise with the aforementioned habits, we do not want to be superficial in our participation. We need to drill these deep within ourselves in order for them to be effective in our lives.
Colour Changing: If you look at the Tower from a distance, it looks the same as always. Even from a close proximity, the hue of the metal seems nearly timeless. Did you know, though, that this beauty gets repainted every 7 years? Time and pigeon poop is not kind to metal, so more than 60 tons of paint get applied to the structure to combat corrosion. Without this measure, not only will the colour change but also the material will break down and succumb to the passage of time.
How about us?
Readjustment is a NEED. Change, when done correctly, will strengthen and protect us. Routine and rote service, in all areas of our lives, can oxidize our viewpoint and make us less alert. Take a moment to reevaluate your life and see where you can improve. Even if no one else notices these positive changes, know that it'll be the best decision for you.
After Brian shared these terrific points, I saw the Eiffel Tower with new appreciative eyes. What other illustrations can you come up with? Comment below or on any of my social medias (upper left dashes on the home page). Keep your eyes peeled for the official Eiffel Tower post coming soon! Adieu, Bluebearies!
Love,
The Adventurous A.
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