We had another arctic blast in Melbourne today. It was wet and windy with wild gusts that seemed to shake the very core of the earth. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating! Thankfully I managed to get a load of washing under cover early and the gale force winds mostly dried them. But when the rain came I had to make a mad frantic dash to get them in.
I think even the birds scurried for cover. The fierce wind brought down a large branch from a neighbor’s gum tree. Inside I battened down the hatches and used the time to catch up on chores. I booked a couple of appointments for later this week, paid bills on my computer, sorted through paperwork and enjoyed a cup of green tea. All part of my aim to be more mindful and kind to myself at the same time.
But when the rain eased I started thinking of everything outside. So on went the Boggs, up went the brolly and out I went to survey the damage and check on the chickens.
The girls were fine.
Not so the tree. The branch crashed into our yard and it’s a mess. But at least the fence is intact. And when the weather’s better we’ll clear it.
In the meantime the rain has rejuvenated our yard. Our grass is lush again, it’s nourished the garden, cleansed the earth and given my zucchinis a boost. And the tulip bulbs, jonquils and daffodils are poking their heads out of the earth. Life is thriving.
In response to The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge – Earth
This is also part of the Mundane Monday Challenge #58 a challenge created to find beauty in almost everything. The challenge is simple : find beauty in everyday mundane things, capture the beauty and upload the photographs.
As I try to make the most of each moment – in my own personal mindful in May challenge – this day seems to be yet another lesson in appreciating all I have, regardless of the storms that are raging outside.
Where ever you are I hope you have a mindful and peaceful Monday.
It looks like you had a wild day. Glad you were able to be home safe and sound.
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Yeah, not a great day to be out and about!
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It looks like quite a storm. I’m so glad no one got hurt, especially the chickens. I love your sheep mug. The smile it has seems like it’s saying “everything is going to be ok”.
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Haha I hadn’t thought of that but you’re right! 🙂
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It’s amazing how quickly the grass responds to the rain isn’t it? We’ve had a lot over the past few days too and it’s been great. Hope all is going well 🙂
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funny 2 me to think of it but true U get the arctic blast an so do we in colorado…but U get arctic blasted frum da’ south art an well we get an arctic blasted frum da north..sum syncronycity there huh! but opposite , kinna strange to visualise is all .. across da werld up an er down an around ….. lol 🙂
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The whole world’s the same isn’t it? 🙂
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trippy point ya have dere my lady 🙂 truly not the same though, is why i wanna visit down under ya know 🙂 a bit different yes indeed if i must say i say , happy mothers day week to ya …….Q
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Whew, you’ve had weather lately! I’m so glad it worked out all right in the end!
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The picture of the rain on the window is beautiful… I love that. I’m so happy to say we have sunshine here today after many days of rain and gray skies!
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Must have really disturbed tourists there. Anyway, rains are another beauty of nature.
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Yes Alok, we badly needed the rain …
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Thank you Miriam! In our topsy turvy world England is experiencing a touch of Summer. Must be because I’m not there. Krakow had a big thunderstorm this evening but my adventures for the day were all over. More reasons to be grateful. Have a happy week x
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Thanks Jo. I love a good thunderstorm but only when I’m safely tucked away inside!
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I love rains but this one seems to be really fierce! Glad that the girls were fine and you also 🙂 Here also it is raining but not so much! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead Miriam 🙂
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Thanks Minaxi, you have a great week too. 🙂
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One could say it’s been fowl weather!
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Hahaha 🙂
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Mother Earth always reminds us how she can turn things within a few minutes. We’re have sunny days and dull, rains in quick succession. It’s getting so hard to predict the weather these days. Loved your take on the challenge and how you can make Monday’s seem far from mundane. 🙂
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Aw, thanks, appreciate your lovely comment. 🙂
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Oh that rain looks cold! Brrr!!!!
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Oh yeah and it’s still cold now!
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Oh, you were not exaggerating! The rain was wild!
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Too right! You’re obviously in Melbourne too!
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I hope the weather was more beneficial than not. Strangely enough, being completely unaware of the prompt, for the first time ever, I described yesterday as mundane 🙂
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Ha, that’s a coincidence. 🙂
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A timely reminder that there’s good and bad in everything, even a storm! I’m glad the rain helped your yard and that there was no major damage to your house.
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Yes, still lots of cleaning up to be done, but we were pretty lucky overall.
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Wow!All those beautiful flowers will adore your garden very soon! The rains rejuvenate every soul! 🙂
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It is raining here too. I can see the big glass panel from the previous post. It must be nice(mindful too) to look at the rains from behind the glass window!
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Oh, it most definitely is! Though today the sunshine is streaming through, which is very soothing.
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Then it is a perfect mix!
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Absolutely!
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You are so productive! I’d have been standing on a porch, savoring that storm and taking pictures of it like I’d never seen rain before, in other words, I’d have been doing nothing. You were busy getting stuff done! 🙂
I’m glad everything and everyone was fine!
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Not all the time. Trust me, there are many days where I do stuff all nothing!! Savoring a storm and taking pictures of it sounds perfect to me! Take care Ness. xo
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Maybe one day we can savor a storm together. 🙂 *hugs*
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