Yesterday the skies were cloudy much of the day and in the afternoon, just as I was getting ready to take my walk it began raining. It was a light rain and didn’t last long. As soon as it ended I headed out on my walk. And there were delightful droplet covered leaves in my path wherever I walked.

I found myself scouting for the prettiest droplet covered leaves along my path as I was

Watching with glittering eyes

A simple walk metamorphosed into a treasure hunt for jewel covered leaves.

Watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.

   — Roald Dahl

And then the clouds magically moved away and I was also left with blue skies above and colorful tree leaves all around — more jewels to admire.

“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.”
J.K. Rowling

Today as I drove down back roads to run an errand, I took all of the streets that I know have colorful leaves this time of year. My heart sang to see the beauty that was there waiting for my admiration. And then I sang along with the radio, giggling with delight at

So much beauty waiting to be seen

I hope you take some lovely drives around your neighborhood this week as the trees dress up in their finest colors. And if the trees are not putting on a show in your home state, find something else beautiful in the natural world to dazzle your eyes.

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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