“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” Lao Tzu I love that quote, it’s so apt at the moment, as the lead up to Christmas has been such a change of pace for me. This year has whizzed by. It’s brought plenty of challenges, joys and disappointments, however the past month or so has … More A Slow Challenge
The smoke was like a whisper of the fire it once was. Slowing down after a ferocious start, burning down a large pile of branches. Now it teased knowing its heat was dying out but still understanding it had power. For a gust of wind could turn it around and whip it up again. It … More A Slow Burn in May
I miss you … your warm caress on my skin and lingering gaze
Up above the moon mystifies so far away, yet reminding us that under the one sky we’re all connected.
I know I’ve said it before but since starting this blog I’ve become so much more mindful. Everywhere I go I see life with grateful eyes. From the mountains to the ocean and everything in between … even in my backyard. With the right perspective the ordinary moments become extraordinary. This week Frank’s Tuesday photo … More Embracing Nature’s Beauty
We have crazy weather in Melbourne. Some days are totally unpredictable. We can wake to cold thick fog and by lunch time the sun is out and the temperature has soared. By mid afternoon it can be blowing a gale. And by night fall the air’s cooled and I don’t know whether I should be … More Four Seasons in One Day
Your rays lifted my moods when grey clouds reined. Strong beams sustained me through languid days. Tides roll out Autumn colors waiting to meet others long for your warmth while I welcome sweet relief. It’s been a long and humid summer in Australia and, as much as I love the sunshine and spending lazy days … More Goodbye Summer
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