We wait all summer for this..
Autumn..
we live a bit backwards from the rest of the country..
I just planted my herbs last weekend..
I know, right?
it is strange..
but
I love being able to live all winter
with the doors open..
and eat on the lanai
listening to the birdsong ..
and though our oak trees will shed leaves..
we will have lots of pines and Live Oaks that
will remain green..
we won't see the brilliant color of autumn
that most of our nation
cherishes...
but
that is ok..
I am a lover of sepia, ochre and burnt siena..
from my perspective
each season
nags at the soul..
they are a reminder to use the season to the souls advantage..
they cultivate spiritual work..
Autumn
begs
a reminder that
our time is short,
we are organic beings and
we must live accordingly..
the leaves die silently
and let go
effortlessly
back to the earth
as a remembrance to
live and let go..
live and let go..
as an artist
I look to each season to inform
and guide me..
what can I let go of?
what can I take into the studio with me
from this season?
I have long been a believer in magic..
in
cultivating a relationship
with the natural world around me..
in reading the signs..
and symbols
and placing them
atmospherically into my work..
this season is no exception..
I am mesmerized by the sounds
of autumn
by the birds returning from the cold northlands..
and
the loyalty of the evergreens..
and perhaps
you too are so moved
as well..
as well..
...
I am working on a new video,
so pop back in this weekend..
and as always, I am so grateful for your kind comments...
enjoy the season,
whatever soul season you are experiencing..
Ciao, ciao!
8 comments:
sépia, ocre, sienne, ombre brûlé... mes couleurs en toute saison!
à bientôt ..bises
What a lovely tribute to fall in Florida and to the season's gentle reminder to let go.
Always great thoughts, words and photos from you sweetheart.
Stopped in to say Hello ... then had a think about it all.
Yes, autumn is a state of mind, an ethereal, ephemeral part of the mind - that comes and goes, no matter what the season. -ox
Hello my dear, Cat.
You are always so beautiful, to visit, to see the stunning photos, and read your thoughts of wisdom.
All things alive have it`s time on earth, and we should cherish all and every day, trying to see the beauty around us, -like you do.
I too love using nature in my work, and always feel gratitude also when picking up a dried leaf , to bring home , for something.
Hugs, Dorthe
"We are organic beings and must accordingly..." so beautifully poetic and true. Xoxo
We don't get much to look at with the changing of the seasons. Weather is cooling down but still rather warm during the day. Winter, though, is our growing season, so there will be more green and flowers in the coming months. I always look forward to that.
Wonderful photos and wonderful words!
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