None of these are more glorious than at this time of year - Autumn.
It seems to me we may not have as many reds this year but instead have been gifted the most beautiful oranges and golds, set like jewels in the sun on blue skies.
I've always enjoyed the crunch of leaves underfoot, and breathed deep on those Autumn days that were still warm and glowing. It's only recently though that I have come to really appreciate Autumn for the season that it is. The season of slowing down, of preparing for the Winter ahead and the season of glorious nature giving us one last show before she sleeps until Spring.
Autumn is the most wonderful time to look around and really appreciate all that we have. Not just in our own lives but in the wider world, in the procession of time and the changing carnival before our eyes.
On this walk I found a young oak. The sun was lighting up the leaves in blazing greens, yellows, oranges and reds - all at once.
How can one small tree be so many things all at one time - show so many different facets of itself in one instance.
After all is not 'just' a tree?
A walk in nature at any time not only stretches our muscles and cleans our lungs but also refreshes our spirit and our mind.
This walk was a reminder to me - to let all of my colours shine, especially the elusive red!
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