Walking And The Visual Feast

In my last post I wrote a little bit about how beneficial I found a leisurely walk could be.  And while I was still gushing about having slow mindful walks through the woods on my recent retreat, yesterday I practiced that same discipline in my suburban neighbourhood. 

I had a few classes yesterday (substitute teaching) and took the bus home.  The walk from the bus stop to my house is 12 minutes.  The weather was overcast and drizzly.  I noticed that the colours of the lawns, shrubs and trees were really "popping".  I took a few photos to share with you, showing how even in a suburban setting there is so much amazing natural beauty to be enjoyed, if we just slow down and take the time to savour the visual feast that is all around us.

 It would be wonderful if I knew the names of all of these flowering shurbs....

 I do know that these two (above & below) are Lilacs!

An amzaing "carpet" of fallen Crab Apple blossoms

Below is a close up of those same blossoms

While we're still enjoying drizzly days, why not give yourself the gift of a mindful walk and savour the visual feast in your neighbourhood.

Thank you for visiting My Turquoise Kettle Life.

Sandra