Fresh air

October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 / cultivatingjoy / Leave a comment

JOYFUL GRATITUDE #47

There is nothing like a leisurely bike ride on a windy Sunday morning to feel fresh and relaxed. The sky couldn’t seem to make up its mind whether to stay cloudy or let the sun come out but at least it wasn’t raining.

It was wonderful to have time to stop and observe. For a while I watched a bunch of white sails from small boats leaving the harbour, shooting across the water, sometimes nearly horizontal from the force of the gale. And on the way home I was lucky to come across these lovely plants swaying in the wind and shimmering beautifully in the sun light. So gorgeous!

Autumn colours

November 11, 2016January 22, 2017 / cultivatingjoy / 1 Comment

JOYFUL GRATITUDE #2

I think autumn colours were created just to distract us from the fact that the days are getting shorter and it’s colder and rainier outside. I love seeing how the leaves change colour!

Those red leaves are real!! I admired them in the Japanese garden in the Leiden botanical garden last weekend. Imagine if that species of tree were planted all around our cities:) It would be so beautiful in November! I think urban planners should consider such things… maybe an alternative career plan;)