Thursday, October 29, 2009

Sharing A Sun-Rise



One of the most pleasant elements, of my daily life, is looking from my cottage's front yard toward the lake ... visible beyond the highway and the power-lines, and teasingly-close.




So, when I awoke in the pre-dawn hour a few days ago, I brewed a pot of coffee, picked up my camera, then the lawn-chair, and in the illumination provided by a flash-light (torch), I crossed the road, and set myself up on the nice little platform at the end of the dock ... and awaited the Sunrise.



As light began ... this is what I enjoyed ...





I will allow you to take in (without commentary) the sequence that followed ... at 10 or 15 minute intervals ...










At this point, I could see ... to the South ...



The South-West



The West ...



And to the North-West ...



Then, it was back North, across the highway (busy with "off-to-work" traffic) ... and back to the Cottage, that is Home.



I hope that a bit of the Spirit that I basked in, on that morning, will lend a moment of calming peace and tranquil pleasure to your Heart.

I thank you, Darling Reader, for making it all the richer for me, by sharing in it with me.

I do love You ...


14 comments:

Silvia said...

oh dad..I'd love that lake...that place...

John-Michael said...

This, My Precious Daughter, is where you are always welcome, and at home. Your presence will make it even more a place of Love.

I do love You, Darling Silvia, and rejoice in this marvelous Gift ... of Us ... that Life has given us.

Annie said...

Nice shots JM...good to have you back in cyber space! It is always so wonderful to be an observer at sunrise and sunset!

Anonymous said...

No matter how basic your living environment is, it offers fantastic views. And after all isn't our view of the world around us what is most important. And I find yours unique. It makes you very special indeed :)

Suza said...

For a moment... several moments... I am basking in the peace and tranquility this affords. As light appears, the day unfolds with such beauty and colour. Thank you for sharing your world.

I'd like to plop myself down on a lily pad or two and just float...

John-Michael said...

You, Sweet Annie, have been, ever since our first discovery of each other, one of my most treasured Gifts. How I do relish even the thought of You!

Thank you for sharing this Place and Moment with me, Annie.

Lovingly ...

John-Michael said...

As I heat the water (on the hot-plate) for a standing bath, at the basin ... I always think of those, with whom I share this world, who must walk for miles to fetch their daily water (if, indeed, they even have access to it.)

Yes, Dearest Anonymous Friend, I am most blessed! And YOU, dear One, are among my Soul's sweet Treasures. [I mean that!]

Lovingly ...

John-Michael said...

[to the tune of "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter"]

"Suza sits herself right down upon a lily-pad ... and lets the crazy world just float on by." [smile] Not a bad thought ... Eh?

I do love sharong these Moments with You, Dear Suza.

Suldog said...

Always so nice to drop by here and get a spiritual lift, whether via words or visions - sometimes both. Thanks, John-Michael.

lime said...

aaah, i did in deed take a deep sigh of relief as i slowly scrolled through the sunrise. thank you for the pause that refreshed.

John-Michael said...

I did, in fact, think of You, Jim, as I sat out there ... listening to the sounds of Nature's awakening ... enjoying the gentleness of a soft breeze from across the lake ... and allowing all of Me to be lost (and, simultaneously found) in it all.

Thoughts of You, my SulDog Friend, refresh my sense of satisfaction with being part of this
world. [appreciative smile]

Lovingly ...

John-Michael said...

Absolutely nothing, my Sweet Lime, could bring me more pleasure and happiness, than the thought that I have brought some instance of refreshment, in a pause from Life's rigors, and demands.

I Love You ...

nitebyrd said...

John-Michael, I think you have found a piece of paradise to live in! How peaceful and beautiful your pictures are.

Thank you for sharing.

John-Michael said...

The thought of You, Dear NiteByrd, sharing the sweet serenity of this Moment with me, is cause for a sigh of pleasant Joy. I bid You, "Welcome."

Lovingly ...

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