Broad-Leaved Beauties

October 24, 2020

What a splendid day to venture out. 

We had no specific plans other than spend the day outside enjoying the beautiful and captivating season. Notice the thickness of the clouds. It reminds me of buttercream on cake. 

The sky above proclaims His handiwork.

Weather like this has become part of the pattern of my life. 

For me, moody cloudy weather is quite majestic. Nature's grayscale beauty gives me such a thrill of almost youthful enjoyment. I can be in the presence of the ocean or the Puget Sound and be idle and enjoy myself for quite a while.

I remember going to U-Village to get ice cream at Hello Robin. On our drive there the fall foliage was bursting with such vibrant colors.

Driving back across the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge and headed to Issaquah. We take the backway home sometimes especially during this time of the year because I know there's a lot of deciduous trees in this area to behold. 

Only the Lord can create such glory that it stops your breath. 

We drove down a street where the leaves were burning in scarlet and gold. It is breathtaking to see such bright colored leaves. 

One way to find joy is to look intently for moments where God reveals Himself. I am so very thankful He created such gorgeous trees. He knew nature would be therapeutic for humanity.

The details of our days do make a difference in our lives. I definitely notice it in mine when I'm intentional about living in the moment. I acknowledge the beauty around me. I can't help but to talk about it and it fills me with so much joy.

One of the ways I like to re-energize, recoup, and refresh is to spend time outside, preferably surrounded by nature. I love trees. I love the way wet earth smells. I love the way decomposing leaves smell on a hot day (smells like sweet strawberries). I love to breathe the fresh cool air. I love cloudy cold windy days. Once I get my fill of nature for the day I am at peace. I feel rested and refreshed.

We live better if we're surrounded by beautiful things.