Mother nature
Savoring simple daily pleasures
I have just returned form my early Sunday morning walk- and what an absolutely stunning start to the day. My heart and mind are full from savoring and being able to appreciate and enjoy such beauty.
We are on the cusp of Autumn here, and despite the horrific weather this poor land has done its best to endure over the last few weeks, days like this give hope and promise of a fresh new start, a new season, and the comfort that we get a brand new day each and every day, the seasons roll around as sure as the tides approach and recede.
There was a pleasant distinctive nip in the air as I set out, and this photo above taken just before 8am captures the mist and the sunlight that is so unique and special to this time of year. The odd car passed me but for the first part of my walk all i was aware of was the trickle of streams and continual run off from the storm water and heavy rains, the birds and feint roosters calling in the day. By the time I had looped back for my return trip the heat had suddenly ramped up and the cicadas were almost deafening - reminding me summer is not over yet.
This is one of my favorite times of the year. I don't look forward to dark mornings and shorter days but the anticipation of the changing colors, of wisps of wood smoke, of crackling fires and of bracing walks when you glow once you're back inside in the warm are all things I look forward to and enjoy.
Already the light is changing on my walk to work and dawn is later and later- this week offering spectacular light quality, dramatic clouds, and on our way across town with friend to a restaurant last night, one of the brightest rainbows i have ever encountered. It was magical. The moon on our way home later in the evening was also remarkable- a huge yellow crescent hanging low in the sky surrounded by big twinkling stars- but photographs snapped on a one can never fully capture and portray the beauty and magnificence - it is these moments when its important to remind ourselves to SAVOR the moment. Be in it fully. Be present and treasure it.
This week has been a jumble of emotions, and learning of the tragic passing of a young mother with a daughter the age of my youngest really brought to the fore the fragility of life, and the importance of treasuring time, moments, hugs with loved ones: Savor the everyday moments, for we are fortunate to have these to enjoy day after day, however simple- hanging fresh linen in the sun, sinking in to a bubble bath, relishing your tidied up clean kitchen after a family meal, your morning coffee, a laugh with a dear friend, a good night kiss.
It is these moment's which make up our every days, and our lives. Be present. Don't rush them away in a plight to complete your to do list.
Breathe deep. Enjoy.
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