postcards from paradise when stones sing

"i went to the woods

because i wished to live deliberately,

 

to front only the essential facts of life.

 

and see if i could not learn what it had to teach

 

and not, when i came to die

 

discover that i had not lived"

thoreau

 

a quiet walk at waldon pond tracing the paths

of thoreau, gazing at the very sacred woods that 

once filled his welcoming eyes.

staking stones that once knew his footsteps

deliberately for peace.

***

 

 sundays we gather to share visual 

postcards from paradise

where ordinary meets sacred in our honest 

observation of life around us.

tell me,

where have your footsteps taken you?

 

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Comments

[Katina Wright]

Beautiful photos & quote - soulful and meditative. I just wanted to leave a comment to say how much I've enjoyed looking around your blog & learning about your creative projects. I discovered you via the lovely ladies (Priti)Lisa & gemma. Its been a pleasure to visit your heartfelt inspiring blog.

Kat X

[somepinkflowers]

i am melting
but not complaining
in my honest
observation of life
today...

{{ yesterday
at the library
i found a grand copy of Walden
in the Free Box
and brought it home.
last night as i sweltered
i read this-->
Once Again-->
"" The mass of men
lead lives of quiet desperation.""

and even
as i could not find Cool Comfort,
i knew,
thank goodness,
this was Not Me...

such A Sign i find today
as i visit you
to see HDT featured here!

:-)

yes
yes
yes
i am taking it as A Sign,
as i Always DO...
but
of
what
???
without air*conditioning
am i learning to B thoreau
this week-end?
should i go plant a row of beans?
what what what
???}}

[Sue Fox]

I have been quietly contemplating life, wood walking, stopping by ponds to reflect too, your posts seem to coincide with my thoughts.

I hope you are well dear? x

[Stephanie]

Such beauty in your simple offering of stone upon stone...

x..x

[Carol]

Love the stones and the origami ~ and, of course, Thoreau ~ blessings to you and your creative energy ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

[Karen]

So much peace in the beauty of simple things. Thank you for sharing.

[Laurie Zuckerman]

One of my favorite quotes, Rebecca, and paired with such stunning photos of these rock cairns. Thank you! I thank you for every Sunday's post and wish you well.

[Meri @ Meri's Musings]

Shopping -- as you'll see!

[Cheryl's Excellent Adventure]

i remembered to download my pictures from yesterday for your meme. I love your cairns.

[Mark M. Redfearn]

Singing stones, singing heart!

[Ana]

These photos are so soothing....

[Fran aka Redondowriter]

Your stones, and Thoreau's, are definitely singing, Rebecca. Late to the party, but better late than never.

[Kim Mailhot]

My Father was a stacker of rocks. He has been gone for 16 years but in our woods, some of his precious stacks remain. I love those footsteps. I follow in them.

Much love to you, Beautiful, Beautiful Heart. Thank you for this rocky remembrance.
xoxox

[Tracy]

Dear Thoreau... and Dear you, Rebecca... What a gift you share with us today--thank you so very much! :o) ((HUGS)) P.S. How are you enjoying the painting course?!

[somepinkflowers]

{{ just me
back again ...

sometimes
i want to click LIKE
on the comments,
don't you?
as on FB...

anyway,
if i could
i would
LIKE them all
here... }}

[Queenie Believe]

Wonderful photos. The first stacked stone appears to defy gravity!
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie

[Mama Zen]

Lovely shots!

[Joanna]

The stacked rocks are full of significance somehow. I've added my link to "a walk in the green woods" and it may be cooling to some who are experiencing intense heat.

[annie]

I've loved Thoreau and Walden Pond since forever. The words are so filled with stillness.