The antidote for me to stores, holiday crowds and bone-crushing fatigue is a solo retreat to the woods. There’s nothing else that replenishes my energy and makes my spirit soar quite like this solitude. It’s where I go to get right with myself and right with the world. Where the only sounds to contend with are the creaking of trees deep in the forest, wind rushing through the pines and cedars, the excited gallop of dogs, and the quiet push of snow beneath boots …
photos by: bliss {in images}
I feel calmer already… Thank you for sharing the much needed deep breath and peacefulness…
Thanks for visiting, I’m glad you were here!
I needed this more than I can say. Thank you for restoring my spirit today. XO
Much love to you, always! x
Che dolce atmosfera d’inverno!…
Una meraviglia per i miei occhi!
Buon anno nuovo 2013
Un cordiale saluto
Claudio
Grazie, Claudio! And Happy New Year to you as well!
Such beauty out there all for free. Love the vividness of the red berries.
Absolutely! Those little berries were a happy surprise.
Life sustains even in an apparently stark place. There is a majesty and anticipation to winter that I love. even though I am no fan of the temperatures.
You know, those first eight words capture so fully where I was at when I began this blog. Recognizing that elements of life are worthy of celebrating even in the starkest of places—and circumstances.
Oh, “the weathers” … Come February I may have to ship the snow your way!
Send me a small sample in a bottle, maybe
Yu describe your experience very well indeed here.
such beautiful photos: I can rest my weary heart here,
love, jean
Awe, knowing that makes me incredibly happy! x
I love to visit you, Jaqueline!
Thank you. I’m glad you’re here.
A wonderful collection of calm, peaceful images.
Thank you! Love the introductory image on your new blog. Looking forward to seeing what unfolds!