November seems to be a month for deep reflection. It feels like nature strips us bare and dims the light so that we are forced look to look inwards.
At the same time, however, Mother Nature, opens up new spaces and patterns as the leafless trees allow us to see the skies ~ especially the starry skies on clear frosty nights.
Bareness and space feel unfamiliar after the lush growth of Spring and Summer and the colourful tapestries of Autumn.
But this is time in which we should seize the apparent quietness and work away within ~just as nature is working beneath the soil ensuring that the spring colour of snowdrops and crocuses will re-emerge with vibrant hope and promise for the onward journey.
I feel it too Jean. It is a time for pausing and reflecting.
Let’s embrace this spaciousness nature has created for us!
Val, I’m glad this resonates with you. Nature is amazing!
Lovely and poetic and a nice reminder. Happy Thanksgiving from Houston, Texas.
Sandy, many thanks for writing and apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving.
Beautiful analogy Jean…. I love this time of the year, nature has a beautiful way of reminding us of our own vulnerability and bareness, allowing us to regroup…..thank you for sharing..
Hi Jean, lovely to hear from you. I’m delighted you enjoyed the post.
Very true Jean and indeed thought provoking. Great picture. Thank You.
Many thanks for writing, Paul. Hope your thoughts bear much fruit!
Hi Jean,
I love this post! November has always been my favorite time of year, in spite of the fact that it can be cloudy and gray here in New England. I love the anticipation of the holidays and the time for quiet reflection.
Thanks for posting this.
Nancy
Nancy, many thanks for such a lovely comment.
Very beautifully written, Jean. And I really like the image too – meditative and peaceful…
Thanks Malin.
Nicely written Jean. Lovely lake shot. It immediately made me think of King Arthur, Excalibur and the Lady of the Lake.
Thanks Roy. It’s amazing where photos can take people.