Nature Comes Together

This past Tuesday my sons and I took a short trip out to Gloucester and were humbled by beautiful landscapes such as this one that we encountered during our walk along Atlantic Avenue.

During dinner we watched as the sunset tinged the landscape pink.

The next day, at Singing Beach in Manchester, we walked on the dry sand and tuned in as it squeaked, much like a dolphin, under our bare feet. We admired the patterns the ocean imprinted on the wet sand, not unlike an underwater coral scene.

Perched on one of the small cliffs flanking the beach, I thought about all the beauty that nature is capable of when it comes together in harmony. Nature presents itself to us and reminds us how connected we are to one another.

Acceptance Grounds Us

Today I visited the Larz Anderson Bonsai collection at Arnold Arboretum and was struck by the interesting trunks of the trees.

Each tree was strong and grounded in its unique way. 

 

The more weathered the tree, the more character it exuded.

 

And even those that leaned to one side did so with a certain grace.

Only by embracing our uniqueness can we find firm grounding...and blossom.

Mornings Guide Us

 

Last Sunday my sister and niece took me on one of their early morning walks at Cove Beach in Stamford, CT.

As we walked briskly along, I felt perfectly balanced - outside, awake with full movement and inside, serene with the stillness enveloping the three of us.

Afterward I sat facing the beach, thinking of my beloved uncle-in-law who recently passed away, thankful for the time with my sister and niece.

Mornings spent in nature guide us to fully see and feel and cherish not only the incoming love before us but the outgoing love as well.