thankful {things I love} thursday ...

cardinal couples

nests

beautiful in every season

pieces of art in themselves

Archer ~ my love

unconditional

x

snow glistening like diamonds

and tree branch shadows

the serenity of the woods

& the deep love , respect and connection I feel for mother earth...

shared in my newest painting

bound to you

crow * owl * badger * hare * moon *trees

the "story" became more of a love note

I am bound to you

heart and soul

living fully

brave and bold

sky watcher

earth walker

tree hugger

bird talker

bound to you

body and mind

precious *mother earth*

you leave daily treasures for me to find

how you nourish me

in simple, gentle ways

a cooling breeze, sky filled with clouds

warmth on my neck ... Namaste

in gratitude, I bow...

you keep me grounded

keep me aware

keep me well rounded

I am bound to you

in every move I make

I walk you gently

giving back more than I take

© deb dunn

whispering ancient wisdom ...

how did you know what I needed to hear?

whispering ancient wisdom into my ear.

how did you sense my need to learn more?

everyday I have a longing to know more than the day before.

thank you,

dear one,

for entrusting in me 🙏🏻...

for always opening my ears & my eyes to the beauty 🍃🌿

helping me

to hear and to see.

reminding this crone

she is never alone ✨

~deb dunn~

one walk through the woods

fills my head {and heart}

with images & words ...

and while Mr .Crow may have been my only companion as I walked

his beauty and presence was enough to stir my imagination x 

wildflowers ...

I have a large clump of cosmos growing in my little country garden.

They are closest to the driveway and the first flowers to greet me as I get out of my car.

I love this time of year {for so many reasons} ... the cosmos {which began many years ago from gathering dried seed pods in the Muskokas, brought home and scattered in my own garden}still have lots of pretty pink blooms, but there are lots of dried seed pods too ♥

I've been running my hand over some of them and sprinkling those back into the earth & gathering up others. 

This Thanksgiving, a little seed package will sit next to each plate :-D

You are ...

the Sun

the Water

the Air

Wings

Roots

... the Earth

I was made to be Wild

***

She felt most herself when in the woods with the animals, trees and wildflowers

where she could be *wild* and *free*

♥

lake Ontario love ♥ ...

"She had the Spirit

of the Sun

the Moods

of the Moon

the Will

of the Wind"

~Julie Cantrell~

I am forever grateful to live in such a beautiful corner of the world ♥

daily walks along lake Ontario fill my heart and soul

with serenity and gratitude

watching the boats

the waves ... they were crashing this morning...

the salty scent from the water and the sound of waves raising

as I walked absorbing her energy & giving her mine

seeing "images" in driftwood

and watching the blades of grass sway

wild flowers

reaching for the sun

they know what to do

sweet sitting {meditation} spot

flocks of geese

carved paths luring me towards the sand ... time for some

barefoot walking :-D

"Make your heart

like a lake,

 with a calm, still surface,

and great depths of kindness"

~Lao Tzu~

Sunday Serenity

"I like to walk.

Touch living Mother Earth ~

bare feet best,

and thrill

every step.

Used to envy

happy reptiles

that had the advantage

of so much body

in contact with earth,

bosom to bosom.

{We} live with our heels

as well as head

and most of our pleasure

comes that way"

~John Muir~

... a mish mash of photos from my week ♥

after a very busy day, I stumbled across this sweet turtle

who was basking in the sunshine.

he would lift his little head up to the sun, eyes glistening, in pure bliss.

I found a nearby rock at the edge of the pond and sat just watching him and smiling.

he stretched out one arm ... then another ... and slid into the cool water.

beautiful blooms

hello

stopped to listen to a sparrow serenade ♥

such beauty!

do you see the butterfly?

~happy Sunday~

xo d

sing the song ...

I have wanted & waited a long time for a Tibetan singing bowl.

The very first time I heard one, it's beautiful sound resonated with me .

Each time I went into a shop that sold singing bowls, there was always a few that I was drawn to,

and I would pick up the striker, tap the side of the bowl and listen ...

each one making it's own unique sound

wondering ... was this the bowl for me? knowing that I was patient enough to wait ...

and that it would appear at the right time.

and "the one for me" appeared

her sound is sweet and gentle and soothing

and well worth the waiting ...

♥

"The true miracle lies in our eagerness to allow

appreciate

and honor

the uniqueness

the freedom of each sentient being

to sing

the song

of

their heart"

~Amit Ray~

and in our sparrow garden

there was much singing and happiness today also ...

baby sparrows

{be still my heart} ♥

watching them out of our kitchen window as mama sparrow

took pieces of fresh suet from the basket to feed her babes

& with my IPad on the kitchen table, I picked it up and managed to record mama feeding her little ones {on my Instagram page if you would like to see it}

♥

d xo