"When you're on a merry-go-round, you miss a lot of the scenery"

This quote by Neil Diamond is a metaphor for life. It recommends that when we are captured up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we frequently miss out on the appeal and pleasure that life needs to provide. We can become so focused on the ordinary tasks of life that we forget to take the time to appreciate the little things. The quote encourages us to take a step back and delight in the surroundings, to take a break from the merry-go-round of life and appreciate the appeal that surrounds us. It reminds us to put in the time to value individuals and moments that make life special. Life is too brief to be caught up in the ordinary, so make the effort to take pleasure in the surroundings.