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

Window View

May 2, 2022 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / Leave a comment

Cardinal in the cherry tree

sunlit green grass and spring leaves

Japanese maple tree – red and shimmering in the sun

pond reflections form waves of the sun’s lifeforce over the trees branches

soft wind blows the leaves of cherry and maple gently while the birds finish their morning hellos

robins fly busily while gathering pine needles and leaves left behind after winter has said goodbye to make a nest for their first born

pines stand tall at the top of the ridge swaying gently from side to side

nature’s invitation calls gently come walk with me and bask in this glorious day

Anita Adams 5/2/2022

St. Francis watches over the pond, trees, birds and fish.

Year End Reflections and….

December 30, 2021 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / 1 Comment

a look back on 2021

A year of loss

A year where a Leap of Faith was taken into the unknown

A year of Trusting the God of my understanding, the Divine, Jesus, the Mystery, the Whisperer

Creating Art

Letting Love in

Trusting that ALL is well and ALWAYS will be in God’s time and in God’s way

Choosing Gratitude for the gifts given and the ones shared

God thank you for the Serenity to accept those things/people/situations I can not change

God thank you for the Courage to change those things/situations that I can

God thank you for the Wisdom to know the difference

Wishing you all a year of focusing on what you have, sharing what you can, good health, good food, good choices, peace of mind, body and soul.

Good Friday Reflections and more

April 2, 2021 / Called to Write - NC Trees Photography / 1 Comment

Tell me what I missed….

Today – I missed the basking in the warmth of the sun

Yesterday – I missed a walk in the evening

A Year ago – I missed celebrating Good Friday with my Mom

Missing the smiles behind the masks, the hugs from those I know and love, and those I like, but know not – yet

All the moments and hugs from my grandsons from September 2020 until now

Life and its fluidity

Making the most of those moments and grateful for the comforts I have – a partner, a home, eyes that see, ability to feel with my heart and mirror the love back that’s been gifted to me.

Prayers that go something like this….

I am Tree

Tiny seed placed in the ground

Watered and nurtured with sunlight

God’s spirit poured out on me

Help me grow a little at a time

Roots clinging to the earth

Filled with the Spirit

Nourished with nutrients to grow

Branches stretched up toward the Heavens

Swaying in the wind

Dancing, singing with birds and bees