A Nature's Path

(c) nature thoughts nw Autumnal Morning I sat one morning listening to the singing of birds the other day, they sang in the distance, a song I knew very well, but the words escape me as I sat attentively listening, to them chirping to a tune they knew only too well. The song of searching for a time when they could sing together about the countries they've seen, about the food they've tasted.  It didn't matter where it was, as long as it was a place where the season didn't change to cold. They sang a song of longing and they sang and they sang. I didn't know of what but they knew and they sang. Was it of melancholy or was it of countries they wanted to go to? Again I didn't know the answer, only they knew and they sang a song they had sung a million times over of places they'd travelled to and of those they hoped to see.  It didn't matter where they went, it didn't seem to stir them, for they sang and they sang on this mild    ...

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 quotesgram.com) Harvesting is a time for sharing thoughts, preparing gifts for Christmas (or is it too early?) and in helping others.   One thought I would share today is, 'the cheer of Christmas spirit'.   Ultimate Christmas Countdown Checklist 10 DIY Fall Wreaths That Are Way Better than a Welcome Mat 60 Second Centre Pieces New uses for old cans 101 Days to Christmas (via travelwisconsin.com)