Fluffy White Clouds

Little White Clouds

I’m a sucker for positivity, so when I first saw the white fluffy clouds in Covent Garden, I naturally smiled cheek to cheek. That’s the one reaction you will see on most people’s faces as they see the fluffy clouds.

I read about the Fluffy White Clouds online and made a point to check them out, but I forgot until yesterday as I made an impromptu visit on the way home. As I passed the crowds in Covent Garden, I found the 40 white clouds hanging from the top of the inner area.

I was most impressed. Why? We’re constantly surrounded by negativity, and so much doom and gloom is in the news. Sadly, the doomsayers have a louder voice than the good ones. However, there’s a lot of good out there, too, and you don’t have to look far away either.

The Busy Hotspot

Covent Garden might be a busy tourist hotspot, but locals love it too. There’s something for everyone. I don’t tend to come very often; when I do, I tend not to stick around for too long. You’ll never catch me here over the weekends unless I head to a Theatre performance nearby or visit the Opera House.

Little White Clouds

The installation is by two Los Angeles artists, Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III, in collaboration with Calm Charity. The mission of the artists is to create modern modes of spirituality with the mission of having a positive impact on the world.

This ‘feel good’ installation aims to spread kindness and positivity and help others. Yep, I’m in. I couldn’t help but take photos of the smiling clouds.

It’s Not All Peaches and Cream in London

There’s also another serious message behind the cuddly and fluffy clouds. London may be a world-class city, ranking in the top ten places to live and work, but it can be difficult for some people. It can be a miserable existence if you don’t have the proper support and care.

While I was researching for this post, I found an uncomfortable statistic. One in five people will have suicidal thoughts in their life. In the U.K., 18 people choose to commit suicide. That’s a lot of people.

London is also known as a place where people can feel lonely, especially if you are a newcomer. Places like Covent Garden might seem busy and bustling with activity in every nook and cranny, but many people mask the feelings of being ok when, in fact, they’re not.

Going to Covent Garden after the crowds have left, you’ll see a different crowd. You’ll also see the homeless brigade. Blending in with others is easy until it’s home time. Sadly, suicides are high in the U.K., and I believe that any effort made to combat loneliness is reasonable and preventing suicides.

Parting Comments

The Little White Clouds installation not only brightens up Covent Garden, but they’re great at putting on great displays. It also serves as a gentle reminder of the power of positivity in our daily lives. These fluffy and floating floating forms will make you smile. I didn’t see one miserably face as they paused and looked up. Who knows what they might have been thinking? I know it was an instant pick-me-up.

These playful clouds offer respite and reflection in a fast-paced city like London, where stress and pressure often feel overwhelming. They encourage us to find joy in simple things and to carry that lightness with us throughout our day.

This free little pick-me-up in London is on until 1st October 2024.

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Best wishes as always

Tabby