"For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver". - Martin Luther
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Summer Grotto
We're nearing the end of summer, and for many of us it can't come soon enough. Its too bad to 'wish' time away, but oh so human -- when hot, humid weather drains our energy, a longing for cooler weather is only natural.
Although I am no fan of southern summers -- I have much to be thankful for. Our oh-so-green yard has several grotto's which make the summer a little less stressful. These are shaded, green areas - up against huge rocks rich with sprouting ferns and native plants.
When the heat seems too oppressive it helps me to feel grateful if I walk out behind our house and enjoy the quiet of these shaded spaces. It is all too easy for me to forget all of the blessings that I live with daily. Why is it so easy to complain and so difficult to count blessings? One of the reasons that I walk each day is to remind myself of our earth and of the beauty that surrounds me.
Fall will soon be here and all the technicolor of that season will remove the deep, dark greens that summer has brought. Until those cool, crisp autumn days arrive I'll content myself to enjoy what this season brings in the quiet of my very own grotto.
"For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver". - Martin Luther
"For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver". - Martin Luther
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Ahhhh...I needed this post. I shall take that walk around my own area today (in 97 degree temps) and plan to feel cooler and thankful at my core. I can relate to your question, it's human indeed to so easily complain and find it so difficult to count blessings. Have a wonderful day everyone!
ReplyDeleteI on the other hand find it easy to count blessings. I look for the good in all situations. I may mention the heat, but rarely complain. However, its very difficult for me to find anything good about SNOW!!
ReplyDeleteYou green shady place is lovely.
Me again, just read Carol's comment. I think it's a matter of personal preference -- I love cold and snow! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Barbara -- I LOVE winter. I love the sight of the bare branches against the sky, I love the cold weather that allows me to bundle up and I love the snow that changes the whole scene. However, sometimes I wonder if I like winter because it gives me 'snow' days when I can't get out so I get to work in my studio with no guilty conscience! *smile*
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