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self-portrait in saratoga woods


In the forest, my worries disappear.

My time is spent embracing what I see and what I hear.
The different earth scents fill my head and revive me.
The wind moves the trees above.
And I, now fully awake, breathe in the crisp air and walk with a lighter step.

I am grateful for this island and the peace it has brought me.

Grateful for in the photo

Comments

Sandra said…
Reasons to be grateful indeed and for the forest where your worries disappear.
Simon said…
Love this shot-a sense of mystery often appeals to me. I too find myself contemplative walking in the woods alone.
urban muser said…
this image is amazing! and i love your words too. thanks for linking up this month :)
shirley said…
Very dreamy and mysterious at the same time. I love this time of year too - the crisp air really makes you feel alive!
Hope you have a great weekend.
leanne can blog said…
Beautiful image and words, so lovely to find a place that brings you peace
Anonymous said…
this is magical!
Zena said…
Amazing image and wonderful words. This is a great thing to be grateful for
gina said…
What a mysterious and lovely image! It's wonderful to have a place where your worries disappear.
seabluelee said…
Oh, wonderful, so mysterious! I feel the same way when walking alone in the forest, but there isn't any near me here. Thanks for letting me visit yours.
Tracy said…
Many thanks for sharing your place with us, Juana! Lovely to catch up with you after returning from some travels and Thanksgiving break. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
ZenDotStudio said…
I love this ethereal image of you. And yes to be revived and renewed by these lovely forests, it is truly something to be grateful for!

ps, love the teapot sketch a few posts back.

nice to visit again.
GalleryJuana said…
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments. It looks like a lot of us enjoy the quiet walks in the woods. Zendot, good to see you again.

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