landscape,  People/Portraits,  Self-portraits,  sunrises

I Like Mornings

May 5, 2011
Rising Sun at Dyekman Reservoir

… or at least most mornings. I can honestly say mornings are a wonderful time for me. Mornings are a time when I first wake up and give thanks for the nights rest and prepare for the coming day. I must admit there have been mornings when too much partying the night before did not allow the mornings to be refreshing. I’m grateful those hangover days are over.

There are those who do not like early mornings. Some are just getting home or going to bed when the sun is coming up. That’s not how I move through this life. For me crawling out of a warm bed and grabbing my camera equipment and heading out the door has a healing effect on me. There is always excitement in not knowing exactly what nature will offer, what images will be on my hard drive later in the day. Maybe it’s a golden cloudless sunrise reflecting in a small pond.

Quiet time in my sisters back yard

“An inability to stay quiet is one of the conspicuous failings of mankind.” – Walter Bagehot

Another plus for early morning rising is the quiet times. Before the business of the day works it’s way into my life, I find spending time in quiet just what I need. I found over 9 million hits when googling the term “quiet time”, makes me think others feel the same. I’ve found over the years  how enriching it is to me when I quiet the mind. I’m not sure, but it seems to me people I encounter who have peace and serenity in their life are also those who make quiet time an important factor in life.

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

  • Ken

    May 5, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    I like both images, Monte.
    Sometimes slowing down is the same as catching up. A little reflection is good for the soul.

  • Earl

    May 6, 2011 at 10:36 am

    I agree, Monte. We spend so much of our waking time “listening to others” that we need to make a few quiet moments to listen to ourselves. Mornings are great for that and I often do it with two dog leashes in my hands.

    You sister has a great quiet place and your lovely photos illustrate your point well.

  • Brad Mangas

    May 6, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    I couldn’t agree more Monte. Every morning is a beautiful morning it’s all a matter of attitude. As for quiet time it is truly medicine for the soul. Wonderful thoughts and insights, thanks.