Friday, March 2, 2012

Never Ending

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. 

rabbit tracks in snow
in the midst of your busy day
remember the deep silence
of winter's wild places
and feel renewed

19 comments:

  1. I love that there is a place like that.

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  2. Thank goodness for the fact that you can go on forever.
    I 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.

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  3. 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

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  4. Love your photo Bar, the trail does look as though it could lead anywhere.

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  5. I love the idea that so much space is right there waiting for you.

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  6. I 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...

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  7. If 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.

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  8. Great story, you probably can get lost in this area.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  9. I will visit someday... and walk in the forest. :)

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  10. You live in such a beautiful place. Your words bring me peace. Thank you!

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  11. Fabulous shot - looks like the footsteps lead to a fairytale land!

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  12. What a profound post! Your thinking is probably correct that the trail is never ending! The pic with the rabbit track is chilling!
    Wish you a lovely week ahead Barb:)

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  13. The 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.

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  14. Peace and opportunities to explore wherever "the trail" takes you, remembering to stop and enjoy the journey.

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  15. What wonderful vast opportunities for exploring! How lucky you are to have that in your back yard!

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