THURSDAY CHALLENGE

 This week's challenge is:


"TWO" (Twins, Two of Anything,...)

Here is my offering for the challenge!

Friends, welcome here as always!

Linked to: Thursday Challenge

NATURE'S BOONS

 Pic: courtesy Google

'M' is for morning

My morning starts when my ears respond to the crescendo of avian noises sneaking in through the closed doors. As if, all the notes of a musical instrument have been  pressed simultaneously. Well, even that at that spiritual hour feels like a boon.  

Moreover, it brings to the fore the blessedness of being alive and responsive. That your senses are alert enough to soak in the uniqueness of the atmospherics. The feeling creates joyful and blissful vibrations. The gentle act of waking up and the consciousness of that happening, manifest the silent welcome you accord to the birth of a new day. The motivating forces  slowly take charge to set the benign  character of the day.

Morning time is sacred and resonates piety. It is pure and virgin unpolluted by the frenzy of human activity. Darkness of the night gives place not only to the light of the day but also symbolizes the lesson of hope a new bloom generates while embellishing your yard. Morning time is fresh and cool as a flower, which is tenderly opening up out of its bud as a gorgeous entity.

Being a retiree, my morning is wholly solely my own. I’m under no scrutiny. I follow a flexible ritualistic blueprint.  I consider following a routine as the byword for ensuring the success of the day. It also promotes mental and physical wellness.

  

Drawing the curtains aside, I’ve a glimpse of the early morning freshness, imbibing internally the special ambiance of the moment. My gaze rests on the flowerpots and the new blooms resplendent in their virgin glory beckoning me to be with them. The spring flowers seem irresistible. Out I go to have a close meeting with them. Our eyes meet in deep understanding. Sometimes a tiny dewdrop perched on the edge of a flower petal or a blade of grass catch attention. You gape at it in wonder. The artistry of nature is beyond replication.

Unlocking the gate, I come back inside. Sipping my morning cup of tea, I visualize my day. A new day is always brimming with possibilities. Like a bud before it transforms itself into heavenly hues. It makes you conscious about the potential of novel insights to explore and enjoy. You mind map your day to pick, choose and balance the pragmatics of the prospects. Essential it is; otherwise, you waste time in loosely planned, half-hearted efforts.

Wrapped in the serenity of the moment, I move around, slowly and steadily, performing the usual tasks in a relaxed mode, awaiting and hopeful for a fulfilling day. The act is akin to meditation. It involves soothing concentration.  The presence of an energizing life force palpable in the transparency of the morning exudes positivity and inspiration. Spontaneously the silence of the mind repeats words of a personal prayer and thankfulness to omnipresent Almighty for the umpteen benedictions floating modestly.

The natural flow of the day, surefooted as it is takes over the mechanics of the onward journey soon.

Friends,welcome here as always!

 Linked to:ABC Wednesday,  Two Shoes Tuesday, Wordless wednesday

OUR WORLD

Manifestations of spring's colorful palette:

Blooming lilies galore

Budding mango tree in the neighborhood.

Friends,welcome here as always!

Linked to:  Our World Tuesday, image-in-ing, Nature Notes, Today's Flowers
I Heart Macro

MY TAKE: CRITTERS

   SERENDIPITY MOMENT! I'll tell you how.

SARTORIAL POSE! Isn't it?

This is a part of my efforts to bond with nature.

A couple of days back, it's  mildly sunny, breezy and bright. Looked to be perfect for some strolling in the drive way. While in the process of sipping my mid-morning cup of tea, I's invited out, by whom? Of course by the unusual pleasant weather.  As I meandered up to the gate, instinctively I looked beyond. Surprise of surprises awaited me. I sighted this splendid peacock in its majestic glory. Probably the bracing weather coaxed it to try new environs.   I brought my camera and using all the caution at my disposal captured him thus. Only in rainy season it opens up its uniquely destined feathers in a wild dance.

Friends, welcome here as always!

Linked to:
Camera Critters ,
Saturday Critters
id-rather-b-birding

SKYWATCH FRIDAY

 Sky view from the roof of our house!

For the last couple of days weather had been naughty and unpredictable. Mildly sunny then cloudy and generous showers during night. Farmers in the region have suffered crop damage because of strong winds flattening the near ripe wheat crop. The wheat harvesting has been delayed. Though, for all of us it is a relief because it has brought down temperature.

This sky watch image i captured  in the afternoon today as the clouds tried to hold on in the blue sky.

Friends,welcome here as always!

Linked to:  Sky Watch

THURSDAY CHALLENGE

This week's challenge is:

"SUNSHINE" (Sunny, Bright, High-Key, Overexposed,...)

'Nature's magic in colors bright
Dazzling beauty on a gorgeous ride!'

 Below- Marigold. Charm in simplicity.

 Both these pictures were clicked at 2.30 pm today, when the golden sun shine was at its peak.
 Location: Flower beds outside the boundary wall of our house. The area is fenced and tended by our gardener. 

 Linked to: Thursday Challenge

Friends,welcome here as always!

LEARNING ABOUT FANTASY

'L' is for Learning:

Building castles in the air(fantasy)

  
Nature’s gifts conjure up aspects that mesmerize,

One such is the ability to fantasize.

To soar midair on the mystic wings of fancy,

Daydreaming, make believing with quite frequency.

It is OK-

If it goads towards some tangible action,

To pursue a goal tenaciously, without whining tension,

Step by step, visualization and execution of a task,

While furthering life forces sans evil masks.

However, there is a caveat-

Falling into traps of illusions,

Sinking into bouts of seclusion.

Losing the tensile bond of reality,

Imagining escapades of sexuality.

Well, realm of fantasy is a two edged sword,

You can either bleed or pull the right chord.


Linked to:
Two Shoes Tuesday , ABC Wenesday ,Wordless Wednesday .





Friends, welcome here as always!