"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." ~ Rachel Carson
What do you find beautiful in nature?
Here are some of my favorite natural things (not surprisingly, many have been popular post subjects through the years):
a quiet snowfall
autumn leaves
dinnerplate dahlias
sunrise/sunset
the full moon
red squirrels
milkweed
orb weavers
thunderheads
an apple orchard in May
morning glories
dragonflies
cardinals
seashells
sunlight
seedheads
tomatoes on the vine
deer in the woods
hummingbirds
birch trees
violets
frost
Just reading this list makes me feel easy inside ~ and I'd imagine a small journal devoted to such simple, earthly pleasures would be both a comfort and joy. A page devoted to each item ~ with notes, photos and/or sketches. This might be a fun and meaningful project to do with the children - a unique and quite personal nature notebook for the year.
Happy Thursday, my friends!
:)
