The View from Here

November 15, 2019 by still a dreamer

I was up early this morning – earlier than I wanted to be. I padded into the back bedroom and looked out the window. It was beautiful out. The moon, still nearly full, had bathed all the trees and rooftops in a soft-edged blue. I thought to run get my camera, but instead, just stayed and savored the way the moonlight created a landscape that we might only see for a few days each month.

The light and shade of blue looked like this:

In fact, had I wandered out of the house, around the corner, and down the road a short piece into the woods, I am sure it would have looked almost exactly like this. Absolutely magical.

And now, as daylight fades, I look to the west. The sky at the horizon is the softest rose and apricot pink, easing upwards into faded pale blue and pink clouds, the trees a web of stark shadows. Another stroke of beauty. As I write, it morphs into lavender, and soon it will be dark.

There are times in all our lives when we are just inundated with things – work, emotionally-charged events, health challenges, all kinds of demands … so many things out of our control. At such times, these beautiful moments seem to warrant no more than a passing glance as we rush on to whatever calls us next.

However, we are fortunate that the beauty around us continues to change and evolve softly, always waiting quietly for us to notice, to be inspired, to be grateful. And grateful I am. In the midst of all manner of recent events and demands in my personal and work life, I have known that periods of time like this change and evolve, too. I can stop and breathe in that blue moonlight, that dusky sunset, and know I am safe and the one constant thing in life is change.

Change is good. It can bring out the best in us if we let it. And always there’s some touch of beauty to light our way.

Posted in Creativity, Home Stuff, Inspiration, Nature, Photography, Reflections | Tagged beauty, blue light, blue moon, Change, forest, moon, moonlight, nature | 17 Comments

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on November 15, 2019 at 7:05 pm mjzonfrillo

A beautiful description of the color of the morning. Yes, we all need to stop and look up and be in awe of the magic of the sky! Thank you Jeanne for reminded us…

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- on November 15, 2019 at 7:43 pm still a dreamer
  
  Always my pleasure … inspiration truly is everywhere.
  
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on November 16, 2019 at 8:44 am Patricia Koelmel

I feel as you do, appreciative of the beauty of nature around us. It never fails to take my breath away. Loved your words and images. And since the ever-changing scene outside our doors is indeed fleeting, you did the right thing in not running for your camera.

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- on November 16, 2019 at 1:36 pm still a dreamer
  
  I agree (about not running for the camera.) In addition, to capture that vision well? I would have had to open the window and screen. Brrrrr!!
  
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on November 16, 2019 at 4:54 pm writersideup

Beautiful and inspiring words and images, Jeanne. Thank you 🙂 oxox

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- on November 16, 2019 at 4:59 pm still a dreamer
  
  Hi Donna – thank you. We’ve all been there … it’s amazing what a little bit of beauty, nature, can do.
  
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  - on November 16, 2019 at 5:02 pm writersideup
    
    Definitely, and I’m rarely in it I love when it inspires me, too 🙂
    
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    - on November 18, 2019 at 10:00 am still a dreamer
      
      I think we do ourselves a disservice when we don’t get out and enjoy nature (and mind you, I have many excuses as to why I don’t get out on some days), even if it’s sitting on the front/back steps for a few minutes each day to get some fresh air.I always feel better. 🙂
      
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      - on November 18, 2019 at 8:56 pm writersideup
        
        oh, I would if I could…body and brain can’t handle it most times
        
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      - on November 20, 2019 at 2:57 pm still a dreamer
        
        I am sorry to hear that. You know I know you, and some of what you deal with, so I will just hope you get out and enjoy whatever nature you can. Mwah!
        
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      - on November 20, 2019 at 11:05 pm writersideup
        
        Thank you, Jeanne 😀 oxox
        
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on November 22, 2019 at 8:19 pm Cheryl Capaldo Traylor

I understand, Jeanne. In moments of great upheaval or change, I remind myself this too shall pass. And it always does. It is a dark season, but I enjoy this time of year so much. Like you said, it looks absolutely magical. I hope you are doing well and feeling some of the magic. x

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- on November 23, 2019 at 9:25 am still a dreamer
  
  Thank you, Cheryl, and I wish the same for you. Yes, even in the middle of life’s challenges, the magic seeps through – wonderful bright spots along the way. Something to be grateful for.
  
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on November 28, 2019 at 1:01 pm Andrea Stephenson

True Jeanne, that beauty is always there to give use solace when we need it and when we notice it.

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- on November 29, 2019 at 9:00 am still a dreamer
  
  And am always grateful for that. I am reminded lately I really need to be outside more and soak it in …
  
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on November 30, 2019 at 7:08 pm Lavinia Ross

Those are beautiful photos from the bookends of your day, Jeanne! I enjoyed your post and its message.

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- on December 1, 2019 at 9:53 am still a dreamer
  
  Thank you, Lavinia. I’m just now coming out of one of those very challenging periods in time we all have, and so grateful that nature is there as a comfort and inspiration.
  
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