winter walkWinter Walk in my Neighborhood

Yesterday as the snow continued to lightly fall for the second day in a row, I went out for a walk in the snowy wonderland. Everywhere I looked I saw beauty!

Kahtoola Microspikes

Kahtoola Microspikes for use on Boots

And because I was trying out my new Kahtoola Microspikes on my boots I didn’t worry about slipping and falling. These traction gadgets that fit over my snow boots are the best thing! I wish I had bought them a few years ago. Walking through the deep snow was easy and I never once slipped!

winter walkThe trees along the pond behind our house are frosted with snow.

winter walkA row of trees along the street are tall and graceful.

_39a6724-editThe back of this house with the path beside it looks like part of a Currier and Ives painting.

_39a6726-editThe barn-shaped storage shed adds a pop of color to the path.

“What you encounter, recognize or discover depends to a large degree on the quality of your approach. Many of the ancient cultures practiced careful rituals of approach. An encounter of depth and spirit was preceded by careful preparation.

When we approach with reverence, great things decide to approach us. Our real life comes to the surface and its light awakens the concealed beauty in things. When we walk on the earth with reverence, beauty will decide to trust us. The rushed heart and arrogant mind lack the gentleness and patience to enter that embrace.”
John O’Donohue, Beauty: The Invisible Embrace

_39a6730-editI love the way the snow is piled high on the fence rails and branches.

_39a6755-editDetails of dormant vines look like wire sculptures.

_39a6760-editA bit of open water remains at the edge of the pond beside the path.

_39a6742-editI love the dramatic shape of this tree with it’s wide-spread branches.

_39a6744-editThis tall evergreen looks like mother nature decorated it with white icing.

_39a6737-editTea party anyone?

May you walk in beauty.

 

 


Marilyn

Photographer sharing beauty, grace & joy in photographs and blog posts. I live in the Twin Cites in Minnesota, the land of lakes, trees, and wonderful nature.

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