“You know what’s underrated? Letting people be. Letting them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don’t understand. You don’t have to get it, just be kind. Everyone’s got something that lights them up. Let them shine, even if it’s not your thing.” — unknown…
Category: fall
Both. Equally.
“There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and one that requires peace.” — unknown A succession of inordinately hectic and high pressure workweeks has come to a close. I snapped my laptop shut a little early this afternoon and took Finn for a damp and overdue walk. I spent some extra time…
Happy chaos
This is such an interesting time of year. Halloween is behind us and the leaves, while past their peak, are still turning. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but Christmas is waiting in the wings. I had to laugh along our walk this morning when I saw various houses combining all of the above ……
In closing
Closing the week with little notes of gratitude. A crazy busy week is over and my work went really well. One more crazy week to go. I’m hopeful. I saw many old co-workers or colleagues from other states this week and received more hugs in a span of three days than I can remember. It’s…
No filter fall filter
The late afternoon sun combined with autumn’s changing leaves makes for the most beautiful warm glow. Letting the season provide the natural photo filter is a no brainer. (34 of 41)
Art and nature
“Always continue walking a lot and loving nature, for that’s the real way to understand art better and better. Painters understand nature and love it, and teach us to see.” — Van Gogh to his brother Theo (32 of 41)
Plot twist
“I hope you get a plot twist — and I hope it’s really beautiful. Like a new beginning. Or a second chance. Or the miracle you hoped for but never really expected. I hope everything changes and the light seeps in somehow. I hope you see things start to unfold. I hope your soul undergoes…
Saturday Silence
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Friday’s foliage
When you hear Nat King Cole, even though no music is playing. La-de-da-de-da-de-dum… ‘Tis Autumn. La-de-da-de-da-de-dum… ‘Tis Autumn. (29 of 41)
Swoon
I will forever be awed by the colors of fall. (26 of 41)
This is the season
“To survive the seasons, you must change with them. To survive winter, you must learn to rest. This is the season of stillness. To survive spring, you must be brave enough to begin. This is the season of renewal. To survive summer, you must trust in your own magic. This is the season of abundance….
Soulful shift
“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” — Friedrich Nietzsche The other day I used this quote and lamented that the stories of autumn were still on the horizon. But tonight, during our evening walk, it felt like the book had begun to crack open. A crisp chill hung…
Reluctant
C’mon, autumn. Let’s get this party started. (21 of 41)
Waiting
“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” — Friedrich Nietzsche This was one from a series of fall photos that popped up in my memories today. I took it exactly one year ago. The leaves have not quite begun their transition yet this year…and it dawned on me that…
Feelin’ Fine
Finnegan. Face. Flower. And a Fall walk with my favorite fur friend. (Brought to you by the letter F.) (16 of 41)
Slow going
Colors are slow to arrive this year. But I’m fully embracing every bit I find. This last one made me laugh. This is literally the only branch on the entire tree that has made the turn. I guess somebody had to go first. (15 of 41)
Weekend colors
Just a few images from a weekend spent celebrating my mom’s birthday. Beautiful in every way. (13 of 41)
Not even close
“As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas and colours enough to paint the beautiful things I see.” – Vincent van Gogh (4 of 41)
Rhythms and Reminders
“May you honor the ways you find light and hope in these days. May you find comfort, strength, and rest in the unexpected moments. May you be open to receive everything that God has for you, even if it looks so much simpler and quieter than you expected. “May you cultivate hope on purpose. May…
Where do I start?
“Simple pleasures are the last healthy refuge in a complex world.” – Oscar Wilde So yesterday I started a series of “15 gratitude journal prompts” — and prompt number two is “What’s a simple pleasure that you’re grateful for?” I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that simple pleasures make up 95% of my…
Magic Hour
“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” – Victoria Erickson Be it a pause at a stop sign or just a few steps outside my door, the magic is everywhere right now. I don’t even think this can be considered one of the prettiest falls we’ve…
Light
“Be a kind voice in this brokenhearted world. Give grace and be ready to receive it. Listen so well that the person you’re with can rest in your loving attention for a moment. Be a light. Be a light. Be a light.” – Nanea Hoffman
Gratitude Scavenger Hunt
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” – G.K. Chesterton In recent years I have found that negativity and gratitude cannot co-exist in the same headspace; gratitude is simply too powerful. And it is absolutely our choice to make every single day —…
Second Spring
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus And we are enjoying every bloom.
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