RETURN TO MEEKS MOUNTAIN

And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. ~ John Muir

Three months after my hip replacement, I was finally able to return to our beloved Meeks Mountain! I was joyful, even giddy, to be able to hike in nature, retreat from news and noise, and reflect with God–pain free. Today I am sharing some of the beauty, with quotes that inspire me. I hope you find a small respite for your spirit here.

Don’t worry about where you are or what you have or even what you think you want. Take one step at a time and worry only about only this – who you are – who you really are. Find what you love, love what makes you happy – try giving instead of getting, try caring instead of hating. Remove the mindless distractions from your life and focus on the things and people that matter the most to you. Follow your heart to discover what makes you happy, never let go of it, never devalue anything that is beautiful, and build a life that lets you be yourself. ~ Benjamin F Sullivan

Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher. ~ William Wordsworth

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. ~ Lao Tzu

Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature–the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. ~ Rachel Carson

Come to the woods for here is rest. ~ John Muir

In the middle of it all, pause and look around you. Appreciate what’s beautiful. Take in the love. Nod to what’s good and true. And then move forward one step at a time. ~ Kathy Freston

A walk in nature walks the soul back home. ~ Mary Davis

Allow nature’s peace to flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. ~ John Muir

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As longs as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles. ~ Anne Frank

Take care and God bless you this week, my friends.