in the days of yore, as knights prepared for the grand tourney, the minstrels would oft make announcements prearrival, filling the air with tales of valor and strength. yet, it behooveth one to close ears to such tales, focusing instead on the moment at hand. 'tis akin to the art of photography, where one captures the essence of now, a moment otherwise withheld from time's endless flow. to re-establish connection with such fleeting instants, one must embrace the silence before the shutter clicks, safeguarding memories like hidden treasures unveiled.