~ "The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration." ~ Claude Monet ~


Monday, March 28, 2011

My Garden

It's where I go to free my mind, refresh my body and calm my spirit. Where I find myself seeking enlightenment and a place I find inspiration. I've sculpted the earth into a place I hold very dear to me. A viewing point for nature's beauty. ~ Peace & Tranquility ~



It embraces me when I enter it. The growing gifts from family, friends and my travels greet me and I smile. Each having a story, a place, a person within it. Gathering stones and pebbles found on adventures through the woods, creeks and places I've visited, scattering them among the plants. A reflective pond with waterfalls sets in the background, my husband and I dug by hand that summer long ago. Filled with love and my koi, patiently awaiting to be gazed upon. Tucked away niches to meditate in, as I search for contentment.

One of my favorite places, a tranquil Japanese teahouse my talented husband and son built me for Mothers' Day. It welcomes me to sit for a spell at days end. Wonderful memories, natures' beauty, and my art surround me and comfort me there. Bringing me reflections of color, movement and sounds to sooth my soul.

~ "The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration." ~ Claude Monet ~

2 comments:

  1. This is so special! You are so lucky to have such a wonderful husband and son!- I think your work is amazing, nature is the best inspiration <3

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  2. Beautiful, easy to see where your ideas come from!

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