Seasons, Seasonal Storms, And Vantage Point
Earlier in the Spring, a few star-like leaves climbed the trunks of the trees at my local park. They got a slight gasp from me when the light highlighted a few that caught my eye. This was another awe walk, revisiting a favorite place.
Now, nearing the end of the summer, I revisited this trail again. Vines had taken over and transformed parts of this forest, adding a magical feel. Take a few deep breaths and then scroll through. See if you can catch an awe vibe.
I can’t believe the number of vines and tiny leaves that grew to transform this space. Wow. Things like this are happening all over the globe, are we noticing?
Something New On An Old Path
Even when revisiting an old favorite place, there is always something new. I found this little guy on the path. Wonder flooded my mind.
Where is it going? What is it doing? Why is it on the sidewalk? What does it eat? What would eat it? What dangers does it face? How do things so little survive? What role does it play in this ecosystem?
Research can help me be sure how this beetle impacts and is impacted by the environment. At the moment I just feel awe to see its beauty and to have crossed paths.
The Fury of Nature Brings Changes
Another, revisit. I shared an Awe Walk story when I first took the creek view photo below (top left). Then, after the tornadoes that followed Hurricane Ida, the creek overflowed the banks. The waterlines are visible from earlier in the day (top right). Down the creek, debris piled up (bottom). The fury of nature induces scary awe and a relieving sense of awe as mother nature recovers and restores.
Common Occurrences
The flowers come and go at my local park. I find different levels of awe as I consider vantage points — the view toward the field or toward the river, and observing light or shadow. The same place, but awed again and again.
Thanks for reading. I hope everyone finds a way to view even the same places in different ways to find moments of awe.