Occasionally, I meet someone in the wilderness behind my house. A question I'm often asked is, "Where does this trail lead?" Usually, I give a straightforward answer based on where they want to go and how much time they have to spend. But, the truth is I believe that the trail goes on forever. One path leads into another until a lifetime could be spent exploring the vast forests, high peaks, and lush meadows. That's how I like to think of it, as an unending possibility waiting to be admired and investigated and as a wild adventure poised to happen.
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| rabbit tracks in snow |
in the midst of your busy day
remember the deep silence
of winter's wild places
and feel renewed
I love that there is a place like that.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for the fact that you can go on forever.
ReplyDeleteI love the color this his shot, was it near dark?
My mouse is giving me trouble, guess it is time to check the batteries.
Our offical snow total was 13 inches. Rain tomorrow.
Barb such a beautiful image and thought. After a stressful day here in Louisville with fatalities 50 miles north in Henryville, Indiana, from a major tornado I can appreciate deep silence. Carol
ReplyDeleteyou are a deep soul... :)
ReplyDeleteLove your photo Bar, the trail does look as though it could lead anywhere.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea that so much space is right there waiting for you.
ReplyDeleteI love how unique the foot prints of all animals are...great picture! wish you a very happy+sunny weekend! and thanks for your lovely comments...
ReplyDeleteIf we can remember that the trail is never ending and there is always a beautiful surprise or challenge ahead...well, it makes life so full. Thanks for the photo and your lovely thoughts and poem.
ReplyDeleteGreat story, you probably can get lost in this area.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Beautiful thoughts Barb!
ReplyDeleteI will visit someday... and walk in the forest. :)
ReplyDeleteYou live in such a beautiful place. Your words bring me peace. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shot - looks like the footsteps lead to a fairytale land!
ReplyDeleteWhat a profound post! Your thinking is probably correct that the trail is never ending! The pic with the rabbit track is chilling!
ReplyDeleteWish you a lovely week ahead Barb:)
What a beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteThe deep silence requests only for us to listen. It is in listening we find what we are in need of. But I think many times I keep myself a bit too busy - chasing the next point on the map - that way I don't have to hear what the silence has to say.
ReplyDeletePeace and opportunities to explore wherever "the trail" takes you, remembering to stop and enjoy the journey.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful vast opportunities for exploring! How lucky you are to have that in your back yard!
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