53rd Street Train Station

“I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars” (Song of Myself)

The 53rd Street station is the first stop in Manhattan on the M & E lines, which is by my house.  I used this quote to describe it because even though the train station might seem like a small part of my day it opens me up  to so many opportunities in the city.  It allows me transfers to other trains and it’s my way back home.  Even though it may not be as memorable or exciting it is a very important part of my journey in NYC.

Baruch College

“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.” (Genesis 1 King James Version)

I used the quote to describe Baruch, because we all go into Baruch as people wanting to thrive and grow.  We are the seeds that will grow into the trees as described in Genesis 1.  Baruch gives us everything we need to become the best versions of ourselves and it is up to us to take it and grow into everything we are meant to be.

The Theater District

“..in emptiness there is no form nor feeling, nor perception, not impulse, nor consciousness…” (The Heart Sutra)

I used this quote to describe my favorite place in the city, the theater district.  The theater district is where Broadway plays are preformed.  I used the quote to describe it, because when you go to a play you need to clear your mind of everything and focus completely on the play.  Just like the quote says when you see things for what they are without labels while watching the play you are liberated.