My Corner for Education

I am not an architect, but I always like to visit old buildings, churches and castles. I am always fascinated and impressed with the forefathers’ architectural designs, artwork and the superb workmanship. Whenever I am immersed myself in the proximity of those buildings, the presence sometimes arouses me with a very overwhelming stimulation.

 

Two weeks ago when I was in Brugge, I finally broke down in tears when I was at the Church of the Lady of Peace. I am not a Catholic at all. In fact, I would call myself of being more spiritual than religious. I have tried to capture my moments there and search for words to describe my feelings inside the church but in vain. It was simply beyond words. I was surrounded by the sincerity of faith from people around me, the peaceful love of quietness, the magnitude of fine detailed artwork of Michelangelo in front of me, and the effort of preservations for all these spiritual treasures throughout hundreds of years. I was speechless but in awe with tears streaming down my cheeks. I did not want to leave….