“Nature constantly teaches us that a larger picture exists than what we see. It compels us to awaken by confronting us with order, design, and perfection everywhere.”
Wayne Teasdale
I ignore my cold feet and hands as I stand and watch the snowfall. Indiscernible to my eyes, I watch as nature creates a perfect snowflake and then another and then another. Before long it has created millions of snowflakes offering a breathtakingly beautiful wintery scene. A mysterious quiet and stillness surrounds me. Yet, through that quiet, nature teaches and speaks to me of something beyond myself, transcending my understanding. Something inside of me is being awakened, nourished. And, so I listen and watch.
8 Comments
Tom Dills
And what a privilege it is to be able to open our eyes and see what there is to see. This photograph captures that feeling perfectly.
It was 77 here yesterday, thunderstorms and 66 today. The snow is gone.
Monte Stevens
Thank you, Tom. We have had warmer days so the snow is melting. I am looking forward to seeing the first buds on the trees. Stay warm.
paul
The other day, as it was snowing, a similar thought occurred to me. I was thinking that, if it is true that each snowflake is unique, there are an uncountable number. That thought alone was, to me, an amazing thought at the variety inherent in nature. Most times, it’s just amazing to stand, or sit, watch, and contemplate the scale and complexity of it all.
Monte Stevens
I see those times we stand, or sit, watch, as our gifts, Paul. It is awesome!
Cedric Canard
Very serene and peaceful looking scene Monte.
Monte Stevens
Thank you, Cedric.
Mark
Love that quote Monte. You captured a very beautiful, peaceful scene here.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mark. Not the same as your bitter cold ice images you have been taking. But, we can stand and listen there just as well.