A Nature's Path

What springs to mind, are clear skies of blue, what wouldn't have sprung to mind, is an autumn of sunshine that reminds me, Spring turns to summer and glows, in hue. (c) nature thoughts nw

Daily thought: (photo via dreamatico.com) Writing a love letter to 'wilderness' is probably one of the most cheery letters to write! A Love Letter to America's Wilderness 12 Hand-Written Love Letters From Famous People, From Henry VIII to Michael Jordan 1001LoveLetters

Daily thought: Being so near Christmas, thoughts of rush hour, crowd and noisy streets and shops come to mind.  Where does your mind wonder to at this time of the year? 50 Facts About Montana You Probably Didn't Know Montana Kids 10 Things You Should Know About Montana Mountain from the Air Montana from Above - 5 Amazing Locations Glacier National Park - Montana

Daily thought:   I often see owners and their dogs - not on a leash - walking on the common, somewhere and surprisingly, most are well behaved! Having a pet is one reason to walk daily!! What Kind of Pet Would You Be? Which Pet Should I Get?   Which Pet Is Right For You? What type of pet would suit your household? 8 Best Pets for Kids

Daily thought: Winter thoughts on a nice autumn's day! Before winter comes, here are the Top 10 ways to spend an autumn day 1. In the Appenines 2. On a beach in Almeria 3. Wine tasting in Piedmont 4. Exploring Tuscany 5. Bird watching (in Catalonia) 6. Fiesta celebrations in Northern Spain 7.Walking in the Garrotxa 8. Holidaying in the Canary Islands 9. Exploring the Catalan coast 10. 'Savouring chestnut dishes in' the Cevennes Also visit the sites below for more ways to spend an autumn day before it gets really cold! Watta way to spend an Autumn Day 29 Perfectly Autumn Things You Must Do In NYC This Fall Autumn in Tuscany: 4 great ways to spend the day - Dievole 10 Ways to Spend an Autumn Day in Northeast PA! Autumn Day Themes

Daily thought: (c) Nature Thoughts NW One analytical point of view of a warm November.  The earth's atmosphere may be getting warmer and warmer... Perfect Way to Spend a Warm Autumn Day What to Wear On a Warm Autumn's Day (posted Oct 2015) Warm Autumn on Pinterest

Daily thought: (NPS photo: G Litten) https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodNPS/photos/a.195972830413040.51547.152578104752513/1078661718810809/?type=3&theater The photo reminds me of colour co-ordination and how we can use this idea in decorating a room. Feng Shui, which I have never really thought about, comes to mind and although it may not be for everybody, the colour co-ordination ideas can be useful in deciding what colours to use in a room and where to place furniture to make it light and spacious. Pick Best Feng Shui Colors for Your Home: 12 Feng Shui Color Tips I have heard of Feng Shui for the home but never really though much about it before - the link above shows some interesting colour combination for the home. Feng Shui according to Google, means: feng shui ˌfɛŋ ˈʃuːi,ˌfʌŋ ˈʃweɪ/ noun noun: feng shui ; noun: fengshui (in Chinese thought) a system of laws considered to govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to t...

Daily thought: Think of a place for reflecting quietly. Best Vacations for Reflection The perfect locations for a spot of reflection...Incredible photographs where the landscape is perfectly mirrored by lakes by Sara Malm Places for reflection Place of Reflection The best places to travel alone

Daily thought: (c) Patrick Clark https://www.facebook.com/westernmontana/photos/a.145393265497328.20903.145377002165621/919160451453935/?type=3&theater Sit quietly for 10 minutes looking at this picture and listening to the video below.   2015 Fall Foliage Guide   15 Sumptuous Fall Color Schemes Home Decor   Cosy Autumn Living Room   Autumnal Equinox: What it means and how you can make the most of it Why Do Leaves Change Color in Autumn?      

Daily thought: (photo by Thomas Bergersen) What makes you love autumn? 10 reasons to love autumn   40 reasons autumn is the greatest season ever     The autumnal equinox is here! 10 reasons you should be excited about the changing season     23 Fall Quotes That Will Make You Fall in Love With Autumn Quotes About Autumn

Daily thought: (via luwakstar.com) Autumn is a time for colourful reflection.  Our mood changes and so do the colours in nature. Why Am I in Such a Bad Mood? Mood Food: 6 Foods To Eat When You're Feeling Blue What To Do When You're Not In The Mood To Eat Healthy   What kind of food should you eat if you're hungry but you don't know what mood you're in?     Depression, Food and Eating Disorders

Daily though: (via weknowyourdreams.com) Dreams sometimes startle us and we wake up feeling either yukky or good. This is an opportunity to take things a little more easily, relax and do less. Why do people show up in your dreams Controlling your dreams while sleeping 15 Interesting Facts about Dreams   Top 10 Amazing Facts About Dreams Falling Dreams   Falling Sensation While Sleeping: What it is & What to Do      

Daily thought: (c) Nature Thoughts NW Just for today, do what you feel like doing and not what others want you to do. We often do what we think will make others happy.  Don't. Are You a People-Pleaser? Psychology Today: Are you a People Pleaser? Why Being A People-Pleaser Is Bad For You (And How to Stop) The People-Pleasing Pattern How to Stop Being a People Pleaser

Daily thought: (via photographyvox.com) This October it's been quite mild so preparations should be under way for an outdoor Halloween display!! Outdoor Fall Halloween decorations Halloween decorations and craft Outdoor decor  (via grandinroad.com) Budget-Friendly Outdoor Halloween Decorations Fall outdoor decorating from Halloween to Thanksgiving

Daily thought: (via wallpaper222.com) There are so many decorative carving patterns to create with a pumpkin - and to be ready for Halloween. I'm not sure if some chance encounters are from another world but listen closely to the bus stop announcer (digital voice recording of course) but it sounds different each time I hear it - or it's the festive spirit or just my sensitivity to sounds. Autumn Harvest - your one stop shop for mini pumpkins   The Pumpkin Lady's carving patterns (over 700 free patterns) Decorative votive pumpkin holders            

Daily thought: Poems go well with seasonal changes and this one seems appropriate, today. We often dream of unpleasant situations - ie. being in a house that was haunting and no matter how hard you tried, you felt 'trapped'. How has a recent dream affected how you felt the next day? Dream Dictionary Dream meanings Poem about Autumn Pale amber sunlight falls across The reddening October trees.... Are we not better and at home In dreamful Autumn, we who deem No harvest joy is worth a dream? A little while and night shall come, A little while, then, let us dream... ~Ernest Dowson (1867–1900), "Autumnal" (from  http://www.quotegarden.com/autumn.html)  (via gailmeekphotography.com)   Follow the de-stressing breathing technique in post: http://anaturespath.blogspot.com/2015/10/motivational-words.html

Daily thought: (via commentsstack.com) Autumnal reds signify the changes in the natural cycle of growth and re-growth. Looking at these autumnal colours is a reminder of how our perception of the changes in the season, can make us think of why it is helpful to walk in a park or wooded area, just to de-stress.   Delights of a walk in the woods this autumn - and it's all on our doorstep (via http://freshfarmhouse.tumblr.com/post/63307626260/coffee-and-wood-english-forest-walk-mid-autumn)         Follow the de-stressing breathing technique in post: http://anaturespath.blogspot.com/2015/10/motivational-words.html  

Daily thought: (c) Nature Thoughts NW Think of a time the song below, reminds you of: Autumn Leaves or Les Feuilles Mortes (Translated from French as 'the dead leaves') is a well known French song, first recorded in 1945. Here's the original version by Yves Montand: The story behind Autumn Leaves can be found at: http://www.frenchmoments.eu/autumn-leaves-the-story-of-the-song Nat King Cole's version: Eric Clapton's version: Follow the de-stressing breathing technique in post: http://anaturespath.blogspot.com/2015/10/motivational-words.html

Daily thought: (via quotesideas.com) Make someone smile today.  It's near Christmas and now I think there's a few worthy causes which bring gifts to the homeless at around this time. 30 Reasons To Smile Today (via pinterest.com) Follow the de-stressing breathing technique in post: http://anaturespath.blogspot.com/2015/10/motivational-words.html

Daily thought: (via weheartit.com) How would you build your own mosaic of colours, today,  to suit your mood? Follow the de-stressing breathing technique in post: http://anaturespath.blogspot.com/2015/10/motivational-words.html You build a mosaic of colours and using the mood ring chart, below, you can see what mood you're in today. (via jewelry.lovetoknow.com)