I breathe in the mountain air; day or night, it is good for the soul.
Later, I will remember my breath suspended in puffs; it is the exhale of too many worries.
The evergreen trees tower above me, monuments of strength; the tiny birds rest easy in the branches.
Here, on top of the mountain, patches of blue break through the clouds; morning has come in a quiver of hope.
The evergreen branches dance ever so gently; my feet long to dance as well.
This happens each time I come to the mountains; I am not lost, but found, the wilderness wind, music I understand.
Morning or night, fog or bright sun, the canvas is lovely; it speaks to my heart in a gentle refrain to keep the faith, to remember the dance of life, I know so well.
I am not in the mountains now, but, I close my eyes, and I am there again. There is such a sense of peace in the mountains! Especially, early in the mornings, everything just seems to shimmer. It is lovely to visit our favorite places, but when we cannot, we keep the remembrance alive in our hearts. For now, I celebrate the coming of fall in my own little corner of the world. Tonight, there will be a Harvest moon, and I look forward to that. I have purchased several bags of pumpkin spice coffee and that should last for awhile! These somewhat cooler September days are refreshing, and we have been spending more time out on the porch in the evenings. (Not ready for blankets on the porch yet.)
It is only a couple of days now before the first day of Autumn. The shift of seasons always marks a time of new beginnings. It is a good time to let go of the things that hold us back, and to embrace a time set apart for new dreams. It always begins with us…Sometimes, it is a shift we must make within our very hearts. When we are able to forgive ourselves and others, it is as if the whole world opens up. We see things in a brand new light, and we are free to start again…
1 Corinthians 13:2: “And although I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.”
I know exactly how you feel! Here is my favorite line: “morning has come in a quiver of hope.
Sometimes, that quiver of hope is exactly what we need! 🙂
Yes, it is–and “quiver” is exactly the right word to describe it.
🙂 🙂 🙂
Oh yes, a new season, a new beginning. As I type, a steady rain is falling and an Autumn Wreath candle fills my office with the warm and spicy scents of cinnamon, apples, and other autumn aromas! Now you have me thinking about what Fall 2021 might hold–as I let go of things that might hold me back! A beautiful reflection, Linda.
The spicy scents in your office sound wonderful! It is nice to turn the page and begin a new chapter…That is what I love about keeping a journal; each day you start fresh with a blank page. 🙂 It is up to us to make it meaningful and to celebrate the gifts each day holds.
A lovely Monday Morning reflection, Linda. I am breathing in the fresh air of autumn day.
That is a very lovely thought…breathing in the fresh air of an autumn day. I pray these autumn days will inspire you with all that golden sunlight, and bright blue Canadian skies. Perhaps, there will be more readings in the garden…I would love that!
Speaking of Gardens, I just listened to Michael Caine recite “IF” by Rudyard Kipling in a garden setting. You will love it. https://youtu.be/EEFMVIfl2UY
You were right…I loved it! Thank you so very much for sharing it with me. In these days and hours, it really resonates with me.
a delightfully reflective post, Linda … soul searching, letting go and forgiving are all healing, something much needed in this time of unrest!
Yes! It is easier to heal when we let go of the things that weigh us down. It makes it that much easier to pick up something new, something altogether different…something that may be very beneficial to our well-being.
well said Linda, you understood well!
Thank you Linda for the refreshing journey into the mountains with your words. I celebrate Fall and the return of cooler weather with a mug of hot tea on the porch in the evenings. As I enjoy my tea, I really need to contemplate the things that are holding me back and embrace the new things the Lord is working in and around me.
God is always working on our behalf, weaving the dreams He places into our hearts, into reality. I love to sip my tea on the porch also. There is something magical about being outdoors, but under a covered porch. I love to be out there in the rain, listening to the raindrops, charmed by the quietude. Everything seems to slow down…even my to-do list grows a bit shorter!
Ahh, you brought me there Linda. I only get to the mountains in the Octobers I can get hunting in the Rockies. Camp at 10,000 feet if the snow is mild. Overlook the yellow aspen leaves and green conifers. Amazing to a Minnesota boy.
Those sound like some wonderful Octobers! Wishing you many more of them…mild snow, and a bright October sun! 🙂
I agree, the start of Autumn always feels like a shift in the air to me. A shift to new beginnings. Although here in the UK, we’ve had boiling hot weather this past week, so Autumn clearly hasn’t got the memo just yet! I wish we had mountains near me.
The cooler days are coming! 🙂 Wishing you wonderful new beginnings…
I’m glad you got to spend some time in the mountains and experience that peace! That’s what being on a Florida beach does for me…I just relax and reconnect with myself and nature. It allows me to think about things I don’t normally have time to think about, and that always deepens my faith. Lovely post, Linda!
It is always good to take a break…even in our own back yard at times! 🙂
It looks and sounds like a lovely place. Sometimes even remembering a place like that is restorative.
Remembering our favorite places is restorative! Even if it has been a long time since we have visited a special place, the memories all come flooding back.
So true. 💙
I’m a mountain girl too, Linda, so I can relate to how it feels to be up there in the woods. It has it’s own feeling of peace and belonging that’s hard to capture elsewhere. And a beautiful welcome to autumn as a time of reflection and renewal. 🙂
Autumn is a beautiful time…Summer ends, but we start on something altogether new. I think of the fall as a time for fresh starts, and I also start thinking about the holidays to come. 🙂
I pretend the holidays aren’t coming for as long as I can, Linda. Lol. January brings a huge sigh of relief.
🙂 🙂 🙂
Mountain or beach? I’ve always though that I’m a beach girl, but lately, I’ve learned to respect and savor the glory of mountains. You show that glory and beauty here, Linda.
I have always loved the beach as well! There is something about the mountains that is so very calming. Perhaps, because they loom so large, they make our problems seem so much smaller! 🙂 The mountain air is wonderful…clear and crisp. I hope to visit sometime again this fall.