I’ve got a strange feeling these days, something that seems either new or so ancient (I’m using the word on purpose) that I can recall it only faintly if recalling it at all. Everything is normal and then suddenly I think to myself “I’m very happy right now”, or “I feel so good, I love the little breeze, the sun half-hidden behind a cloud, the blue mountains in the distance, the scent in the air or any tiny detail like a dog rummaging in a field to catch some poor fieldmouse, a crow’s nest on top of a tree etc. I already enjoyed these moments before, but only now can I enjoy them fully because I’ve started only recently to be at peace with myself. It changes everything, and makes me enjoy everything a thousand times more. I can feel my body relaxed, no longer cut from my soul. I’m whole and it feels incredibly good.
To match the mood of my thoughts, here’s a photo of my favourite group of trees. I see them everyday from the train, and it always makes me happy. I love seeing them change from a season to another. The poor quality picture doesn’t do them justice though.
What a good piece you’ve written here, very positive, it’s great. I know the feeling you mean too, that it’s good to be alive and feel the wind in your hair etc. Love the trees too but then like you I always have and always will love trees..
Same here! Trees and clouds always make me happy.
I am so glad for you that you can feel so happy again. I’ve felt like that ever since I took my leave from work. At moments I feel like I will explode with joy. Not everyday but most of the time.
Trees? Don’t get me started – I luv ‘em! (Did you know my surname literally means “Tree”?)
And those over there are indeed lovely! That reminds me – I was on the bus today, and it was raining, dark and cold, and there was this tree on the other side of the bridge, and the ivy that climbed up its trunk hugged the tree in such a warm-sweater-hugging way, I myself already felt warmer!
Can I link you on my blog?
Of course you can link me dear, I’ll do the same with you
Thanks for commenting. I’ll post a pic of my other favourite tree as soon as my computer and my internet new connection are installed at my new home.