“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)
Category: nature
Maybe…
Maybe the clouds and the trees and the flowers all love looking at you, too. (3 of 41)
Hello, friend
It seems like I have a barred owl visit at least two or three times a year. I can’t imagine this is the same one from years ago, but who knows. Offspring, perhaps? Either way, I’m happy to see him and he’s very welcome here. He’s been here two days in a row…I’m hoping for…
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…
Be proud of this
“You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that wisened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.“ – unknown And despite being chucked in our neighborhood yard waste bin, these sunflowers…
Hello there
Just the cutest little bunny I ever did see. He was about the size of a billiard ball and had a hankering for my neighbors’ cosmos. I can’t think of a thing to add to this. The cuteness is sufficient all on its own.
Life lately
Just a few photos from recent walks in the park… And a trip to the flower truck for a peony fix. Which is entirely too expensive but totally worth it. Hello, weekend. I’m so glad you’re here.
Truths
I spotted a list of five harsh truths about life that I thought was pretty good – and accurate. 1. You are responsible for your own happiness. 2. The majority of your limits are self-imposed. 3. You can never fully prepare for everything life will throw at you. 4. You will mess up. The best…
Thank you
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel his pleasure.” – Eric Liddell, Chariots of Fire A homily I listened to this weekend referenced the above quote from Chariots of Fire and I’ve been reflecting on it ever since. I understand that God’s…
Sorry, not sorry
“You know what breaks me? When someone is visibly excited about a a feeling or an idea or a hope or a risk taken, and they tell you about it but preface it with: “Sorry, this is dumb but…” Don’t do that. I don’t know who came here before me, or who conditioned you to…
Wonder
“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” — E.B. White A frigid Saturday visit to the park resulted in a little wonder. I don’t know how these little icy baubles formed in the lake, but they’re neat.
Snowy Saturday
We got our first real snowfall of the season! Not a ton, but it was just enough to coat everything with a bit of magic. And enough for our neighbors to manage to build a snowman… …or two. And it looked like these snowmen were having a snowball fight. I had to stop my run…
Gentle Goals
Gentle Goals for a New Year “Wander more. Notice at least one beautiful thing a day. Take the class you’ve been thinking about. Leave your comfort zone more often so you have stories to tell when you get back. Make a new friend. Read a book that changes you. Stay loyal to yourself. Act with…
A new year begins
“When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and the princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins. To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild…
Hey there, feathered friend
I’ve made a new friend over the past month or so and I wanted to make sure that I posted about him. (Or her.) He’s very quiet and calm, and visits quite often. He never imposes, but I drop everything as soon as he arrives. When I shower him with compliments, he listens with detached…
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.
Discovered
“Beauty is a universal language, spoken by the world around us. To see it, you need only open your heart and gaze with curious eyes; it’s everywhere, waiting to be discovered.” – Louie Schwartzberg The loveliest transition is happening right now. It feels like it’s a little slow to get going, but fall colors are…
Glimmer
“Today I learned about a term called a “glimmer.” Which is the opposite of a trigger. Glimmers are those moments in your day that make you feel joy, happiness, peace, or gratitude. Once you train your brain to be on the lookout for glimmers, these tiny moments will appear more and more.” – Unknown Fall…
Think about such things
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will…
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