(standing next to the vast open-ness of nothing, bring a humility that does not need comforting. it reminds me that i am so small and insignificant).
A weekend with girlfriends can do much for your soul. A weekend with nature can essentially do the equivalent. Watching movies. Sharing stories. Discovering habits. Seeing raindrops and teardrops and bear paw prints. Our lives are gentle and temporary. Our lives generate the love we need for each other and ourselves. Dreams. Breezes. Rainstorms. Blue lakes. Clouds. Fresh mountain air. Friends. All are so necessary for our love of life.
Why do we take for granted the beauty in our own backyard? (I don't mean this literally...for my backyard is far from beautiful these days. Not because it doesn't have potential (it does) but because i have neglected it, just as I have neglected so much in my life). But, I mean, the beauty of our Tahoe's, our Napa's, our Bodega's, our Tomales'. Driving home from Tahoe I was awe struck by the beauty of the rolling hills, decorated so beautifully with vineyards and wildflowers. Picture perfect. God's gift. Our oversight. As I look out my bedroom window I see the meticulous leaves on the growing redwood trees and I remember how blessed I am and I thank the leaves and bark and the redwood and the cloudy blue sky background and I am humbled that I don't have to travel across the globe to appreciate such magnificence. for it is right here. right in front of my eyes as I lay recovering from a broken heart and a broken head. today is beautiful. today is new. today is sips of coffee and tree leaves and cloudy blue backdrops. And, the remembrance of the beautiful friends I have in my wonderful, magnificent life.
1 responses:
i love this post!!!! your words are so encouraging and inspirational! i <3 the pics too! i wish i could've been there....it looked like an amazing time and place!
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