I love wandering in the woods. I feel like I’m on a treasure hunt. Wet days like these often hold wonderful gifts–if I’m willing to notice. I’m pretty sure that these are raccoon tracks. Aren’t the toes fascinating?
I can’t tell you how often I forget that rainy days can offer the best photo ops. This photo was taken on the Appalachian Trail in VA. I had gone to the trail in hopes of getting some great photos but when I arrived it was rainy and foggy. I remember feeling so disappointed. Despite the rain, I decided to walk. I took photos not expecting any to come out well. To my delight, I captured some pleasing images.
I experience this in my life repeatedly—worrying about something that turns out just fine. Sometimes I even make up things to worry about! Just this morning I went to the barn to feed the animals and the horses were not waiting for me as they always are.
I immediately spun a story line that one of them must be hurt. But when I investigated more closely, I saw that they were simply way out in the pasture that had finally been cleared by the rain of all the snow. They had been nibbling on little green shoots! All was well after all. A fine reminder for me.
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Carla, your insight on a daily basis has been refreshing for me. I am embarking on a new path in my life, after 21 yrs of marriage, I am separated….by my choice ….but still a sense of loss and finding myself is the case….reading your daily entires have encouraged me…and opened my mind to really listening to my heart and feeding my soul….your post are food for my soul….and I thank you for sharing such beautiful words….Bless you…Susette
Thank you for your kind words, Susette! I am touched. I wish you well in your new path.
And here’s another blog entry from a friend who wrote on the same thing today! Please take time to check it out:
http://justofftheonelaneroad.blogspot.com/2010/03/under-foot.html
Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere. ~ anonymous
Good to remember…
always enjoy your postings – I was already entered on your page when I looked down at the reply area, so unless you added me again, maybe all was not lost!
I love the quote, Diana. Thank you!