There is a river walk along the East River in Manhattan that I used to walk every morning starting from 57th Street… The East River is an incredible waterway and I used to get much «inspiration» from its turbid waters and from the different boats I would see speeding by… So I miss that I reckon and every time I go to a city, in Spain or anywhere else in Europe, and a river crosses it, I walk its banks and let the energy of flowing water reach me, inspire me, transform me and entertain me. I learned a long time ago that one must flow and one must let oneself drift because the Universe has a purpose and a living plan and if you align yourself to it you will succeed but if you try to swim against the current you will eventually tire out and drown. I know because I swam against the current for many years… But once I tuned in to the power of the Universe, in accordance to the will of God, I succeeded where I had previously failed. I am an artist, I live from my art, and I enjoy my work, and I work hard and diligently to not disregard or disrespect my gift. I love to enjoy life, drink wine, play and listen to music, dance the night away and hang out with friends for tapas or pintxos at the incredible terraces and bars so common in all our cities… And you, what do you like?
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Hay un paseo a lo largo del East River en Manhattan que solía recorrer cada mañana comenzando desde la Calle 57… El East River es una vía fluvial increíble y solía obtener mucha «inspiración» de sus aguas turbias y de los diferentes barcos que pasaban a toda velocidad… Así que lo echo de menos, y cada vez que voy a una ciudad, en España o en cualquier otro lugar de Europa, y un río la cruza, camino por sus riberas y dejo que la energía del agua en movimiento me alcance, me inspire, me transforme y me entretenga. Aprendí hace mucho tiempo que uno debe fluir y dejarse llevar porque el Universo tiene un propósito y un plan viviente y, si te alineas con él, tendrás éxito, pero si intentas nadar contra la corriente, eventualmente te cansarás y te ahogarás. Sé porque nadé contra la corriente durante muchos años… Pero una vez que sintonice con el poder del Universo, de acuerdo con la voluntad de Dios, tuve éxito donde antes había fracasado. Soy artista, vivo de mi arte, disfruto y sigo trabajando, y me lo curro bien para no menospreciar ni despreciar mi don. Me encanta disfrutar de la vida, beber vino, escuchar y tocar música, bailar y salir con mis amigos a por tapas o pintxos en los bares y las terrazas que abundan en nuestras ciudades. Y a ti ¿Qué te provoca?
CHEERS – GRACIAS
JaZzArt en València 
What a beautifully reflective and soulful piece. The way the writer connects the flow of the East River with the larger flow of life is truly moving. Their journey—from struggling against the current to finally aligning with purpose and divine timing—feels both intimate and universally relatable. The imagery of riverbanks, music, art, wine, and friendships adds such warmth and authenticity. It’s inspiring to see someone embrace their gift so wholeheartedly and live with such presence and gratitude. A wonderful, heartfelt share!
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As life flows, we must as well. Running against the current is futile, negative and counter-productive, so therefore, we are more in tune with the universe when we allow our thoughts, our intentions and life to flow. Thank you so much Sir!
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You’ve expressed it beautifully — when we stop resisting and begin flowing with life’s natural rhythm, everything becomes lighter, clearer, and far more meaningful. Aligning with the universe doesn’t mean giving up; it means trusting the path, conserving our energy, and allowing growth to unfold without force.
Thank you for sharing such sincere wisdom. It’s always a pleasure to read your reflections, Sir. 🌿✨
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You are absolutely right Sir. Thank you! 🙏🏻
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I love the river about 500m from my home. It says «tranquility», which is what I want from life now. https://mrbump.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/dsc_1405.jpg
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but probably doesn’t look like that today!
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Yes, yes it does Mister Bump, still the same East River…
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Thank you! A most beautiful shot of your river. Smashing!
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Antes vivía en Madrid y me gustaba ver el manzanares, ahora vivo al lado del mar y el agua y su vaivén me da la vida
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Igual que yo, el mar y sus mareas, oleaje y fuerza me da vida… Gracias y un saludo.
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Rivers, oceans, even bays or ponds (any water feature) is a source of joy and inspiration. Well penned, Francisco.
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Thank you Pat!
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