It is in the quiet times that we build our strengths and know we have something to rely on. Solitude is not withdrawal into a place where no one and no sound can penetrate. It is a sweet moment of peace with or without other people that lets us re-center and reset the rhythm of the mind, body and spirit. It is wisdom to stay close to the solitude of nature to keep us young and pliable.
from A CHEROKEE FEAST OF DAYS by Joyce Sequichie Hifler
It was a brisk ride to the coffee shop this morning but it took very little time to warm up. About mid morning I made a trip to Arapaho Bend Natural Area for some journaling time, finding quiet and hoping to find a photo of clouds. I found all three. I hope you are having a wonderful day and doing your best to keep cool.

4 Comments
Joan Heiman
Beautiful, Monte! Thanks.
Monte Stevens
Thank you, my friend! I hope all this well with you!
Earl
Beautiful peaceful scene, Monte!
Heat index of 103 here today. We are mostly staying in our “cave.”
Monte Stevens
That sounds like a very wise decision. I think we reached 91° today.