Yesterday I took an outdated pack of crackers to the back yard. The crackers probably would have been OK for me to eat, but I thought, “I want to be outside for a little while. I’ll throw the crackers out for whomever–ants, birds, or squirrels–will eat them.” So I went out back, and as I tore the crackers up and threw the bits on the ground, I stopped, soaking in the beauty and quiet of the winter woods. I walked towards the big pine tree, taking note of the patterns of the bark on the maple and cherry trees, and watching the creek as it wound its way. I thought how nature just “is”; it doesn’t have an agenda. The creek gurgled along; the deciduous and evergreen trees stood tall. As I went “sightseeing” in the back yard, the peace and quiet of that moment settled in me, and it remained there for a long time, even after I went back in the house. I could feel that peace smoothing over the rough edges of living in the tumult of man’s world.
Enjoy some “sightseeing” today! 🙂
All photos: author’s collection.
©P. Booher
Country Ripples 
Amen. Nature simply IS. It doesn’t have an agenda. Such walks in God’s creation are restorative! You’ve inspired me to talk one today. Blessings.
Take one.
I hope you found such blessings as I did.
I never tire of good nature photos. Yes, never underestimate the backyard
Thanks. I like your photos, too. God does beautiful work.