JOYFUL GRATITUDE #207
Lately I am trying to walk at least ten thousands steps a day in an effort to move just a bit more. Even when the weather is grey and cold, I lace up my boots, pull on several jumpers, wrap myself in my warm scarf and beanie and head out, motivating myself to wander a bit further than I may otherwise.
Today when I reached the forest I left the paved road and focused on just one task, trying not to slip on the muddy path. It was the perfect way to connect with each step and be in the moment. On a drier part of the path, I spotted a multitude of yellow catkins, flashes of colour in the bare undergrowth. They swayed lightly in the chilly wind, my fingers getting more and more frozen as I did my best to look for a pleasing composition.
On the way back, I was captivated by how the light shone through this mushroom, playing with the intriguing shapes. I experimented for a while, trying to capture those translucent effects despite the luminosity. By the time I got home, even if my fingers ached with cold in my gloves, my feet were warm and I felt energised.
Cultivating joy 
That’s an amazing photo of the mushroom. I had the same experience as you in the forest, very cold hands but I got some nice photos of an icy puddle (you can see them in my Silent Sunday post if you like). It’s great to get out whatever the weather, and then you find unexpected treasures 🙂
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Hi, thanks for your message! The icy puddle you photographed is beautiful, I love the shapes captured in the ice. Here’s to unexpected treasures that make cold walks unforgettable:-) Have a lovely week!
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Thanks Cultivating Joy, you too have a great week, with some walks hopefully!
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Love this snapshot of your day. I find being out in nature so grounding – and you’re right about muddy paths forcing you to be in the moment and pay attention to each step! 😅 Thank you for sharing.🙏
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Hi, thanks for dropping by and for your kind words:-) It’s wonderful to get grounded when in nature and I hope you have opportunities to take beautiful walks at the moment! Take good care and stay safe ❤
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Good for you – I’m still not walking as much as I was before winter, nowhere near, but I’m starting to get out more often, which is good. It’s good to see your post – love the catkins, and what a strange mushroom!!
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Thanks for dropping by 🙂 We are expecting snowy weather over the weekend, so I’ve been doing my best to take walks knowing I may be indoors for a few days… I wish you a lovely weekend!! I look forward to your next post!
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Well, the snow will make for some pretty scenes before it gets dirty. I lived in New York City for many years and it was absolutely magical when we had snowfalls, but oh, the mess after a few days! Stay cozy!
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Thanks a lot! I’m looking forward to seeing the city under the snow. It doesn’t happen very often… ❤
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