We’re still here, the boys and I have been on holiday this week, Mr Uphilldowndale has been dipping in and out of the day job.
It’s been not so much a week of rest and relaxation, more a case of downtime, which was much needed. Sadly news keeps reaching us of family, friends and colleagues who are, for a host of reasons, not having the best of times at the moment. I’m tempted to think that if I’d been on holiday on a desert island, with nought but a couple of palm trees a hammock and cold drink, a message in a bottle would have washed up on the shore.
It was suggested earlier in the week I should go out and hug a tree, and its true to say some of the most restorative time this week has been spent in the garden.
A good place to count our blessings and breathe…
October 28, 2012 at 6:40 pm
It’ll take a while to get back to normal, if there ever is such a thing, perhaps more so at this time of year. Take care. xx
October 29, 2012 at 3:46 pm
That is an artful photograph. I like looking at it – it reminds me of a modernist poem that just is. Miss Sadie, the Cowboy and I will go out and find a likely tree to hug. Then we will go for a very brisk walk on the beach, where it is darned cold today, but the sound of wind and waves takes us out of ourselves just for a bit and lets us just be. (OK, it does that for me. I believe that is the perpetual state of being for spaniels and terriers who can trust that their kibble will arrive on a daily basis.)
October 30, 2012 at 12:18 am
I feel with you, and I’m afraid I can’t tell some encouraging stories from here, unfortunately. But I use very much nature with all its wonderful plants, flowers (not many right now!), trees, colors, sceneries, —- when I need encouragement and reflection or meditation.
October 30, 2012 at 11:46 pm
These things do come in battalions, don’t they? I hope you manage much restorative gardening time.
October 31, 2012 at 12:38 am
I LOVE that photo. If you’re thinking of Christmas cards then this would be just perfect. Even if you emailed it.
October 31, 2012 at 7:01 am
That is a lovely photo ~ here’s hoping that the rest and change of scenery have given you a chance to breathe in solace ~
November 16, 2012 at 9:26 pm
I hope that the bright and warm colours of your picture has brought some some comfort in your heart. I agree with Truels, Nature has a unique way to heal one’s soul.
November 21, 2012 at 9:33 pm
For me it is essential