Saturday, May 5, 2012

A Walk of Many Colors

Most weeks I write about an event that I experienced that was easy on the mind, spirit and wallet. Events that are available to us everyday, but are missed because we are too busy with the demands that life often hands us.

This past week I did something that I do every year, but paid closer attention to the details. I took a stroll through my hometown, Saratoga Springs, when the spring flowers and buds were in full bloom. My goal was to focus on the blossoms and nothing else. Well, maybe traffic signals too. To my surprise, and delight, I was not only treated to the beauty May brings, I also received a dose of color therapy. Come take a walk with me and I'll show you what I mean.

I started on upper Broadway and walked into town.
Green, nature's color, is believed to relieve stress and help heal. 


A bouquet of blossoms just for you.
White, a symbol of purity and cleanliness.




Sunshine in a daffodil.
Yellow is associated with joy, happiness, intellect and energy.





Pansies preparing to spread their glory. The orange peepers
will certainly add fun and flamboyancy to the group.





This red pansy will add passion and a thirst for action
to the flower patch.



This pink magnolia blossom added some romance to my walk.



Theses purple blossoms ignited my creative energy 



Brown, the color of earth, provided me with a sense
of stability and wholesomeness.




I caught a bee hard at work. Can't wait to taste the honey.


And, of course, dependable and trustworthy, blue
accompanied me for the entire walk. Yes, we can
always count on the sky to be there.  

So, during a simple walk through town, the colors I saw had the power to leave me feeling calm, cleansed, energetic, happy, passionate, creative, romantic, wholesome and trustful. Try to package that in a pill. Nature really does have it all. I'm glad I took the time to notice.

What's your favorite color? How does it make you feel?        


KICK BACK SONG OF THE WEEK:

Summer Breeze from The Element Series. This video is ten minutes long, but the flowers, music and color will calm you within a minute. Beautiful! 



KICK BACK BOOK OF THE WEEK:


The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton.The descriptions in this book about a girl who is abandoned on a ship traveling from England to Australia, engage the reader from the beginning. The girl is rescued by the dockmaster and is raised as part of his family. When she discovers this secret at the age of 21, she begins a search to discover her true heredity. I was mesmerized by this story when I read it a few years ago. Morton also spices this novel with original fairy tales that you'll find yourself reading again and again. Kate Morton tells you more about The Forgotten Garden:





A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA:




18 comments:

  1. You have reminded me of my mom. She grew pansies in profusion and always said the best days were 'green' days. Happy memories.

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    1. Green days and pansies! I think I'd get along with your mom.

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  2. How beautiful, Peggy, and what a lovely thing to do every year. My favorite color now is pink, having had breast cancer almost four years ago. It reminds me that I am alive and well. I also like the richness of purple.

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    1. Pink does mean so much to women because of the breast cancer fight. My mother had it over ten years ago and thanks to the research, she is now in remission. I'm glad you are doing well!

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  3. What gorgeous photos! I've always loved bright pink flowers (even before my breast cancer) and I love to be surrounded by all that glorious color! I enjoyed our stroll and we'll have to do it again!

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    1. Thanks for taking that stroll. It really was a great walk and I enjoyed having my camera with me.

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  4. Thanks, Peggy. Great reminder to stop and appreciate the beauty all around us (especially in the spring).

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    1. I have to remind myself all the time to slow down and appreciate. This blog has really helped me with that.

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  5. Thank you, Peggy, for taking us on your walk. I take my camera everywhere I go and when there are flowers involved, I seldom come home with less than a few dozen pictures. I don't think I have a favorite color - I love most colors. I have a book I'm hoping to publish as a PDF download and it is a walk through "God's Flower Garden" with lots of photos and encouraging motivational ideas based on Scripture on how to reactivate a lost dream.

    I love the music selection, too. And I am intrigued by your book selection. It sounds like something I would really enjoy.

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    1. Seriously Diane, "The Forgotten Garden" is such a good story-one of my favorites. The author goes back and forth through time periods and she does it without confusing the reader. As a writer, I'm amazed by this. Keep me posted on "God's Flower Garden." It sounds like something I would enjoy. Will it be available for sale?

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  6. I'm back again! Love your blog and I'm paying the Sunshine Award forward to you since your blog is so inspiring and brings Sunshine into so many lives! I'll give you the details later this week when I have a chance to catch up with my backlog.

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    1. Thanks Sandra. Can't wait to hear about the Sunshine Award!!!

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  7. You have a lovely site and this post is perfect for me today.

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  8. What a beautiful blog. The photos are so restful and inspiring. I also plan to check out The Forgotten Garden. Maybe I will make a video myself. Thank you!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy The Forgotten Garden.

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  9. Color therapy, indeed -- not to mention a reminder that the transcendent really is in the details. Beautiful photos + delightful captions, topped by a kind of icing via your music and book recommendations. And I just sent a friend request on Facebook, so I can more easily share your

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  10. Congratulations on receiving the Sunshine Blog Award! You can check it out on my new blog post at
    http://www.kidscandoit.com/blog/
    and then please pass the Sunshine Blog Award on to 10 bloggers who inspire you!
    Have a Sunny day!

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