Happy New Year to everyone! As we have done for the past several years, we went on our first hike of the new year. I simply adore the tingle of the cold winter air on my cheeks...it's both exhilarating and refreshing. We hiked along a path that we are most familiar with - but even in doing that, there is always something new to see. Like this beautiful simple message ... "hope" ... etched in the snow.
Or the surprise of finding a tattered snowman in the middle of the woods. We kindly gave him a nose, marveled at his beauty, and journeyed on our way.
There is something so special about the woods in winter, especially when there is snow on the ground. It's nearly sacred...and the only sounds you hear are the crunch of the snow under your feet and the occasional call of the birds overhead.
Finding unexpected life underneath the snow - like these ferns still clutching to the warm memories of fall. And knowing that there are residents within the woods - hiding from the strangers walking in their realm - finding only the tracks they left behind in the snow.
There is no place I'd rather be than drinking in the beauty of a new year and the many promises it offers...life, love, happiness. Seeing glimpses of the sun doing its best to warm us as we trek through the earth that gives us so much.
Even in "death," there is life. The skeletons of once vibrant flowers offer a fragile, ethereal beauty that often leaves me speechless.
There are so many things to be thankful for in the New Year. And I am delighted to face the future with an open heart and a path - while still unknown - will be exciting nonetheless.
We found yet another message of inspiration in the snow. So we left one of our own..."believe."
I'm looking forward to traveling this path together with you in 2013...
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine...the shadows will fall behind you." Walt Whitman
Til next time,
Theresa
15 comments:
I always love your walks and feel like I'm walking in your magickal world with you. How wonderful to find such lovely images and words like hope in the snow. Thank you for the excursion.
~good morning my dear friend...a beautiful post of winter...magical delight found both in your words and images! new year wishes and blessings be with you and yours~
Sounds like you had the perfect winter, new year's outting.
Here's to a wonderful new year.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
Beautiful way to start the year!
Enjoyed your beautiful post! In my younger days I enjoyed hiking in the woods after a snowfall--the sound of quiet is amazing!
Just beautiful!
Lisa
Such a wonderful post, Theresa! Wishing you love, peace and many successes in this promising new year. xoxo
so lovely to take a winter stroll with you!
lovely 2013 to you ~
Happy New Year Theresa! Your snow pics are great. Walks in the snow are fabulous!! ♥ ~Rhonda
Beautiful post Theresa! You made me smile ;o) I loved all the pictures and everything you wrote ;o) The quote at the end, is very special! Big Hugs ;o)
Happy New Year! Gorgeous photos. I love walking in the winter! Especially in/after it snows. I envy your snow! We are cold but have had no accumulating snow here on the coast since November and we haven't been able to get up to our northern home for the snows up there. Best wishes & peaceful blessings in 2013!
Thank you for this Theresa,
Happy New Year!
Such a super beautiful post..this really touched my heart! I love creating in the snow too....and your poetic photos are magical and inspirational..pure bliss Theresa..so awesome...thankyou for sharing such a gorgeous journey!
Wishing you peace and bliss
Victoria
Beautiful post! It reminds me of the Easter hike my husband's family takes every year. We do not live in the beautiful, snowy woods, but the desert sunrise over huge mountains and rocks is great, too. Thank you for sharing your cute messages, too!
Nice pics !!!
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