Peaceful, Quiet Afternoon

 Communing with nature is one way to connect with the spiritual part of ourselves.


We had the opportunity to go to a mountain top lake in New York State. The summer visitors had not yet arrived. 

An immense peace permeated everything. Quiet reigned.  Even the air we breathed smelled new, fresh and clean. 

Surrounded by immense beauty, my heart filled with gratitude to the Creator for showering us with His gifts---trees that startled in their beauty; a lake lapping gently at the shore; and an intense blue sky with fluffy white clouds lit up from behind by the sun.

On a sweeping dry lawn, one little patch of flowers bloomed. They looked like brave little soldiers, oblivious to the fact they were the only flowers around.

It was a perfect afternoon, filled with the love of our three adult "children" and my husband of 38 years. 
 

All the way down the mountain, I continued to thank God for the gift of a peaceful, quiet afternoon at the mountain top lake with the people I love the most in this world.

WHERE DO YOU FEEL THE MOST PEACE?