Content

May 28, 2023 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / Leave a comment

A Spring Rain falls from the clouds above

landing softly with a trickle-trickle sound as it travels through the downspout to the ground

Birds perched in the trees, chirp and rejoice as mother earth also welcomes the fresh water to nourish her parched parts beneath the lush green grass.

A Rain Day … I’ll take it

We didn’t have snow days this winter not even one, the first ever in my 50+ years of living the Appalachian Mountains, this will have to do.

And I, like the birds, grass and trees, welcome the sounds with open ears and an open heart to be still and listen.

There’s an expression I’ve heard or read: “Wherever you find yourself, therein be content.”

Today I have found myself in my little corner room, window open to hear and enjoy the sounds from the rain and birds and experience the wind as it gently blows across my cheek.

In this moment, I find myself content.

©Anita Adams May 2023

Step Softly

April 7, 2023 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / 2 Comments

Step Softly

Upon the grass

Over the rocks

Around the flowers

Spring is here

Small blooms appear in the most obscure places.

Take care to notice their presence.

Step Softly

Holy Week

is a time for walking with friends

for remembering the One(s) who gave their lives for us and asked only this– BELIEVE

Spring has sprung and with it the birds and their songs

New leaves on the Maple Tree

Forsythia, Daffodils, Tulips, Trillium, Bloodroot, Violets, Trout Lillys and so much more

Step softly

Listen

Nature in all her forms is celebrating their birthday

And we are gifted another breath and wonder

Step softly

©Anita Adams 4/03/23

Winter Slumber

February 25, 2023 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / Leave a comment

Growing up in the Appalachian Mountains where there is snowfall beginning in October, ususally the 31st and sometimes not ending until the first week of April.

Now 2023, and NO snow to speak of. I miss it!

I realized the unexpected ‘Snow Day that becomes a Holiday’ hasn’t happened.

No sledding. No hot chocolate.

No TRUE ‘snow music’ that comes from just listening to the snow fall and its heavenly crisp tingling sound as it falls gently on the leaves, branches and any cold surface.

No unexpected adventure to the highest peak to walk in virgin snow and capture photos, make snow angels, sled and snowball games.

Winter Slumber

When ALL get to genuinely rest and the body and mind are able to restore themselves with a new peaceful vigor.

When and where ART becomes the activity of the day, or making a delicious pot of Chicken Vegetable Soup. And, for someone special, their favorite chocolate brownies.

Winter Slumber

Silent

Necessary

Inventive

Restorative

Creative

Peaceful

Longing for this necessary cycle of life in the Appalachian Mountains

©Anita Adams 2/25/2023

Still here

January 29, 2023 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / 2 Comments

in stillness I sit

bluebird comes to the bath outside my window

beautiful is she

daffodils are blooming on the bank and it’s February

pond is flowing with the sounds of trickle trickle

pines stand tall at the top of the hill, firmly rooted

Still here Still here

Life and all that’s in it is … Still here

~Anita Adams 1/29/2023

New Year’s Wish

December 30, 2022 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / Leave a comment

What have I learned? What have you learned? What would I like to learn?

It’s a BIG question.

My answer is this: to TRUST more .. LISTEN more to the soft Whisperer within (God/True Source) – to BELIEVE with my whole heart

Life is fleeting. I’ve endured much loss – friends, spouses, days and nights to worry or fright – only to realize shortly thereafter that there is no need to worry – no benefit – however, to TRUST, PRAY, LISTEN, OPEN my HEART to God/True Source’s guidance and BELIEVE all will be well , therein, I find my wish for ALL persons – CONTENTMENT

What does Contentment look like to me?

It’s realizing that ALL I need, ALL around me is ENOUGH and ENJOY every moment of…

Breath
Warm Water
Clean Water
Healthy food – my Green/Fruity/Nutty Shake in the mornings
ability to learn and practice Yoga
Legs that move and allow me to roam the Mountains I love so much
Conversing with the Trees
Taking Photographs of all that catches my eye
Enjoying the Light of sunrise and Moonrise
to listen and walk by the River’s edge
my Grandchildren
my Children
the gift of my spouse, Steve and his innate laughter and support
my Church family
my Alanon Family
my Telephone calls and walks with Friends
a Job with loving people
Moments found to create Art
the gift of my Parents, my Brothers, my Nieces and Nephews
Friends abroad, Friends on Facebook
Trees and Flowers of so many varieties in my back yard – and a Pond

Life is NOT all doom and gloom – it’s different

What I’m learning is to look with eyes open, ears and heart open, hands – open to what’s ALL around me and say Thank you!

As I said I’m learning – NOT perfect, nor, would I want to be.

Happy year of Contentment is my wish for ALL in this New Year!

~ Anita 12/30/22

Where is the Window, the Light, the Door

November 25, 2022 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / Leave a comment

Clouds gather

Room darkens

Colder is the air

Autumn fades and with it, so do the leaves

Squirrel buries acorns on the bank

Birds feast on the feeders

Busy mind wanders

Heart longs for creative expression to reign

A familiar refrain comes to mind ‘Where does love go when the lights go out?’

Love is always here residing in the Heart, the Whisperer reminds me

The only thing required from you is to ‘Believe’

The answers may not be evident. Waiting is required. I’m not good at waiting.

Yet, I know, when the door opens effortlessly, I am walking in alignment with the Source of All Knowingness and Love, and once again, All WILL be Well.

©Anita Adams 11/25/2022

Flying

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / 1 Comment

As a child I dreamt of flying often

teaching people how to fly

the feeling of REAL freedom

freedom of thought, location, restraint, rules and a welcoming sense of

Peace, Acceptance, Love, Safety, Security and a DEEP Knowingness that ALL IS WELL

God is with me always, I need not fear any thing or any one

I have always believed that there is something I have to teach, to share, yet, I know I must learn more first, then, I can truly share my experience, strength and hope;

like the Oak Tree, my Prayers form with each root;

each utterance of this prayer is flown from the Birds and Butterflies who take them to the Heavens and are later turned into sunshine, rain or snow and fall back upon me softly to be absorbed, and the cycle continues

6/20/22