Yesterday I was able to get in some outdoor time at Big Soddy Creek Gulf. It's a "go-to" place for me. It isn't too far away and it has all the required parts: water, woods, rocks, waterfall. It was a gorgeous afternoon and I was able to enjoy the scenery while getting some exercise. It was fun to see the wildflowers popping up in their colors. The creek was full and flowing, as was the waterfall. It is always good for my body, soul, and mind to get outdoor time. Yesterday was no exception. The nature therapy was perfect. Being outdoors in creation is a spiritual practice for me. Within that one spiritual practice, I get to practice several others: silence, solitude, contemplative photography. I am able to breathe in and out deeply, allowing the fresh air to fill my lungs. The beauty of creation was a gift. I am grateful to have experienced it.
As I walked back, I jotted down the things I had seen. Here is the list:
- Shade
- Sun
- Rocks
- Woods
- Water
- Roar
- Trickle
- Buds
- Blooms
- Silence
- Solitude
- Peace for the soul
- Blue skies
- Warmth
- Yellow
- White
- Purple
- Butterfly
- 74 degrees Fahrenheit
- Trout lily
- Phlox
- Toothwort
- Trillium
- Redbud
- Waterfall
- People
- Dogs
- Kids
- Bikes
- Breeze
- Fishermen
- Trout
- Hammocks
- Bridge
- Brick
The water I heard and saw was both loud and soft. There was the roaring of the creek and waterfall and the trickle of water coming down over some rocks.
It was the first time I ever saw fishermen with fish-- a string of trout, up to the limit, I'm sure.
The path was active, yet still quiet. It was definitely a great time of silence and solitude, peace for the soul.
Here are pics from the hike. Enjoy the scenery:
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