Black Mountain

The greening of the mountains from Tanbark Ridge overlook, elevation 3175 feet, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. The road seen in upper left is the parkway as it continues northeast. Can you see the little houses, including my favorite, the red roofed one?

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

The tree fell in the woods

And some dilligent workers cut it up, cleaned up the path, and left some big logs there



Quote for the day:


As life becomes harder and more threatening, it also becomes richer, because the fewer expectations we have, the more the good things of life become unexpected gifts that we accept with gratitude.
Etty Hillesum
An Interrupted Life

COMMENTARY ON QUOTE:

I think this is not true.  No starving person is going to be that grateful for the sun or the rain, nor someone who has been hurt severely is going to be grateful for one moment of less pain.  Perhaps, but I think this idea just doesn't sit well with me.  What do you think?
 
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  1. Vicki LaneJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    Interesting quote. I can't imagine that a starving person would find life richer -- but they might value even the tiniest crumb immensely.

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    1. Barbara RogersJanuary 8, 2015 at 10:28 AM

      I agree, and that reminds me of the practice of mindful eating. I think I'll try doing that today.

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