Success Unexpected In Common Hours

 

“I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” 

Henry David Thoreau

Joy Moment with Kayla!

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My Panacea

 

"For my panacea... Morning air!"
Henry David Thoreau 

Another catch my breath sky: Walking to work and the sky is awash with clouds of hope above the Nursing Home.

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Never Spoken

"What is religion? That which is never spoken."

~ Henry David Thoreau

Poet

Philosopher

Naturalist

Historian

My life-long inspiration, 👏

Henry David Thoreau

And yes, often words fall short for me.

We Change

"Things do not change; we change."

~ Henry David Thoreau

Remedy For Love

"There is no remedy for love, 

but to love more."

~ Henry David Thoreau

Be True to Your Work

"Be true to your work, your word, and your friend."

~ Henry David Thoreau

Walking the mountain ridge with my camera this morning and my neighbor just asked, "Did you get your perfect shot?"

I said, "Everywhere I look is one." He nodded in agreement.

Youthful, Hopeful Eyes

"All things in this world

must be seen with youthful, hopeful eyes."

~ Henry David Thoreau

The Soul Grows

"The soul grows by subtraction, not addition."

~ Henry David Thoreau

Again from my simple wooden deck, I am witness to a new day. It feels like a miracle to me.

Or is it just an ordinary morning where the sun rises, people get out of bed, brush their teeth and go to work. The quick breakfast, the barely exchanged words. Movement.

At first light, the morning glows orange and the fog settles like a good friend. Time brings more light... Hello my friend. A lingering smile, a bowed head, and timeless beauty.

Talk To The Clouds

"You must not blame me

if I do talk to the clouds."

 ~Henry David Thoreau

To beat the Saturday Asheville crowds, I drove to the supermarket early to stock up for the weekend. The air was cool, with some fog. My ten-minute ride from the house was beautiful. With little traffic, I took my time and looked deeply at the scenery and animals I passed, the stunning visuals. Crows, wild rabbits, deer, and the spectacular clouds, mountains, and trees.

How often am I in a rush and fail to notice all this beauty around me?

Sonic Drive Inn and the clock tower left standing after demolition of the American Enka Plant

A wisp of fog clung to the brick clock tower, which seemed to evoke the past, those things gone. The red plastic Sonic facade is a snapshot of today. And the tree and sky? Well, that is a timeless forever.

Four air balloons were out, but here is one, above a home in Candler, North Carolina

From this vantage point, the rural setting is as beautiful as the flight. I followed the balloon in my car for awhile, then pulled over and took this photo. The air was quiet, except for the roar of the balloon burner. I sat and watched the azure sky. And yes, I talked to the clouds with delight.

Be True

"Be true to your work, your word, and your friend."

 ~ Henry David Thoreau

I

"If I am not I, who will be?"
 ~ Henry David Thoreau

Goodness

"Goodness is the only investment
that never fails."

 ~ Henry David Thoreau

Begin to Understand

"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves."
~ Henry David Thoreau

A zillion beautiful stars. Here's what I see, looking toward @michaelfmuller: Asheville ...Sky is bright orange gold along the ridge. stunning orange over Asheville: http://twitpic.com/6vfxsd ...Brrr. back to using my crochet fingerless gloves... & shoes: http://twitpic.com/6vg0u5

With every prayer, more light.

Saunter

"It is a great art to saunter."
~ Henry David Thoreau

Live the Life You've Imagined

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!
Live the life you've imagined.
As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe
will be simpler."
~ Henry David Thoreau

My mountain is all fog and misty and haze. A wonderland of cool beginnings... Eerie glow along the mountain ridge, through the haze, above Asheville. Some sort of golden dream...

Morning Star

"There is more day to dawn.
The sun is but a morning star."
~ Henry David Thoreau

Anne Cunha, where are you?