“They love to discover, these two.”
It is a bit of a catch-phrase between Remi and I. Because it is oh-so true. Discovery…the power of it, the adventure…has been a long link in our relationship. As a perpetual revelation of the new, it can be addictive. We roamed the world wide to sip its brew but now find our panoramas more confined.
I spend a lot of time in our little village. It is a Provence that is off the map and that too holds a bit of a thrill. But the challenge has been to keep seeing, to keep discovering and not fall prey to its lullaby, no matter how charming it may be.
I want to wrap the beauty of the world around me so tightly that it courses through my veins. And it is right there, everywhere, this ultimate luxury, our great gift.
Lately, the morning dew or la rosée on the grass has been wicking at my ankles as I walk the dogs. And so I open my eyes a little wider, let my heart get a bit more quiet and relish in the splendor of having diamonds for breakfast.
So very beautiful! How wonderful to have had the opportunity to enjoy this before it was mowed. I find that as I age it really is the little, simple things in life that are the most important. Thanks for the reminder.
Exquisite!
Well, Heather (and with apologies, if no explanations, for my being out of touch for so long)…..these pictures of yours do remind me of Blake's lines (the first quatrain of "auguries of Innocence"):
"To see a world in a grain of sand,
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour."
Sincerely,
David Terry
http://www.davidterryart.com
P.S. I can't tell you how many times I've seen those lines mistakenly attributed to Emily Dickinson…..or how many times they've appeared on hand-thrown coffee-mugs at Vermont crafts-fairs. Still?….I like them.
Say hey to Mister Britches for me; I just moved hos photograph of the white horses into my studio. Guests won't see it, but I will.
You are so luxurious, having diamonds for breakfast! That's a lot of dew – lucky you to notice how beautiful and lucky us to see the world through your eyes! I've been looking at my surroundings with your eye lately – wanting to take photos of the ugliest, mis-shapen Christmas trees on our properties! Not glamorous, tho! I love that you submit these posts on simple pleasures to the By Invitation Only collection! How they must love you (as we all do!)!
You have truly captrued the essence of beauty, Heather. What is more beautiful than Nature's diamonds?
MOWED…………..Now that COULD be BEAUTIFUL TOO!Your diamonds are STUNNING………….how many catch onto the dogs and You as you meander through…….You are so good to GET OUT and walk those PUPPERS.I bet you ALL relish in your daily walks……………..as MARSHA said YOU are one of my LUXURIES.To open my computer and see a POST from YOU is like discovering GOLD!I like to save you for last knowing I can savior your photos and words without being interrupted.We both have our four-legged BEASTIES to keep us smiling.That in its self is a LUXURY I would not want to miss out on in LIFE!XOXOXO
What beautiful images and words. That is true luxury! Seeing it mowed down would be startling, and as you say, a reminder to enjoy each day and experience to it's fullest. Life is all too short!
xo
The morning dew. How rare it is that we stop to see it much less appreciate it. You always remind me how much beauty there is – everywhere. Thank you for that, my friend.
And your images are, as always, another dimension of the pleasure of journey here, with you.
xo
Dear Heather, I can see why you are so contented with Remi in your enchanted part of the world, it is a luxury to wake up in your surroundings and see these glorious dewdrops! To have great health to discover these wonders with passion and boundless energy IS a luxury!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
"I want to wrap the beauty of the world around me so tightly that it courses through my veins." Wow, Heather. So amazingly, beautifully said. Big yes to that. And to this post. And to discoveries and true companionship in life. The luxuries that really count. XOXO