Tagging along on a geo-caching expedition, I found myself waylaid more than once by the dead and dying flora of autumn. That's what optimism looks like this time of year around these parts. Basically it's all comes down to this: it's all so very good. I say it every day. I breathe it. I believe it. Sometimes I look back and words for what was come to me; I catch them if I can--like so many swirling leaves that rest on the earth--or let them go. They are blessings and artifacts, remnants that form the fiber of truth. I honor them and let them go.
Today's Flowers
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A very positive way to look at these remants of summer. They make me start thinking about next spring already. What will next summer's garden hold?
ReplyDeleteYes, this such a thought Sandy!
ReplyDeleteIs it a dying fern leaves?, almost dried up?
it shows about life cycle too...from blooming to withering then back again...let us treasure them like an artifact
autumn is a time of looking back and capturing gratitude for the past summer and enjoying the fruit of the growing we all do...
ReplyDeleteDear Sandy I feel we have "dived deep" in the words you have chosen and put together. How very beautiful. To be able to see the "optimism" in the "dead and dying." Again I say to you, I stand in awe of you! You say, "Sometimes I look back and words for what was come to me; I catch them if I can...." Profound. You are pure magic. Yes, truth is everywhere, if we are only aware. The Universe is set up for your happiness. Sometimes I have wondered, if we are happy, is that a different level? And is it not from our depths, that we are able to express this kind of wonder? I applaud you.
ReplyDeletegreat reflection as always sandy. we though just have summer and rainy season here.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect autumn shot. I find I like the look of withering plants.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect way to look at autumn and a view we can all benefit from! Hope you have a wonderful day, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Beautiful picture and beautiful words.
ReplyDeletegreat shot with wonderful thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThe dying fern makes a lovely shot in the dappled light.
ReplyDeleteYour words are beautiful!
i love our optimism. we can thoroughly enjoy the moment when we learn to let go. beautiful photo to go with your lovely words.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandi, your photograph and your words are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, mellow Autumn shadows round this frond! And love your reflective words!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great attitude Sandy, and this is a great photo. The lighting is just magical.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to look at autumn. The picture is wonderful as well.
ReplyDeletelovely and poetic post dear Sandy.
ReplyDeleteThe tree is our World, and we are the leaves, but our spirit lives on.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sun - Day.
Oh gosh! My wild ferns outside are still green. They stay green all winter.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot.
This is an elegant shot of the dried fern!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFox Gloves Flowers
You did?! You went caching? How fun!! We managed to snag a few when we went through your state. :0) I love ferns at all phases. :0)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful view of autumn. And that picture is superb too!
ReplyDeleteNice thought for the season, the color of the fern is striking.
ReplyDeleteThere is a beuatiful poetry and reflection in your words. I find beauty lies in everything, particularly in the circle of life and the change of seasons.
ReplyDeleteThe image is so poignant.
xo
So very true Sandy, lovely!
ReplyDeletePS: In response to your movie review, I saw Secretariat run her final race at Woodbine in Toronto, many years ago. What an inspiring sight this magnificient horse was. I still have the win ticket! Hugs.
'Tis good to look at fall this way! I have been dreading it because it heralds in the winter!! Sigh! I really hate to drive in snow!! I definitely needed an attitude adjustment! Thanks...I will treasure each moment and praise God for them!
ReplyDeleteHugs
SueAnn
I've enjoyed a few geo-caching expeditions but I always end up spending more time taking photos LOL
ReplyDeleteI so love how you think.. and how you view this world. Thank you for this.
ReplyDeletebeautiful writing, Sandy! You captured the dead/dying frond in such a way that it looks beautiful! There is certainly a lesson in this...
ReplyDeletesandy,
ReplyDeletethis fern photo, and your words.
just. so . wow.
Thanks for being here.