GARDEN SHED
LION HIDING
ROSES ALONG THE WAY
THE NEARBY CREEK
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
WALKS ARE INCREDIBLE THINGS. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I WALKED WITH MY EYES CLOSED? NOW, WITH EYES OPEN, I FIND BEAUTY AROUND EVERY BEND. THE MIRACLES OF LIFE ARE THERE, WAITING TO BE NOTICED. HOW MANY MORE THINGS HAVE I NOT NOTICED BECAUSE I WAS NOT TRULY "LOOKING"?
"TO FIND THE UNIVERSAL ELEMENTS ENOUGH; TO FIND THE AIR AND THE WATER EXHILARATING; TO BE REFRESHED BY A MORNING WALK OR AN EVENING SAUNTER; TO BE THRILLED BY THE STARS AT NIGHT; TO BE ELATED OVER A BIRD'S NEST OR A WILDFLOWER IN SPRING----THESE ARE SOME OF THE REWARDS OF THE SIMPLE LIFE." John Burroughs
Love the lion, of course!
ReplyDeletesee you just said it in a lot less words...smiles. and great question on not looking...love that lion...too cute
ReplyDeleteYou're right Teri, walks are the BEST.
ReplyDeleteI am particularly fond of this John Burroughs quote. Great choice!
All joys,
Sharon
Love that hiding lion.
ReplyDeleteA very enjoyable walk...and beautiful words by Burroughs.
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational! I gave you one of my weekly Goddess Awards if you would like to collect it at my place.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogging!
Elise