Mute Music

 

“[E]very withered stem

and stubble rimed with frost,

contribute something

to the mute music [of winter].”

– Emerson, “Nature” –

 

Pause for a moment this week to enjoy stems and stubble, to listen to the shushing sound they make in the wind – or if the day is still, to discover the season’s mute music.

Nurture peace, cultivate loving kindness, and carry the calm.

Nature of the week:

Shadow of the Week:

 

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Text and photos © 2017 Karyn Henley. All rights reserved.

Even If the Whole World Seems Upset

“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit.

Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever,

even if your whole world seems upset.”

Saint Francis de Sales

 

Nourish peace, cultivate loving kindness, and carry the calm.

Nature photo of the week – branches at sunset:

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Shadow of the Week – winter grass:

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Text and photos © 2016 Karyn Henley. All rights reserved.