We are walking through the glen of a thousand whispers and the leaves rustle in the breeze. Their colours have begun the change and the rains have filled the loch.
I love the smells of Autumn, the smells of the here and now.
We live in the moment, always. We have been teaching our companions to do the same and they like to follow our example.
After climbing for a while we reach a clearing where we can see over Loch Beinn a’Mheadhoin.
Forestry Commission Scotland have placed a piece of bark here where they have carved the names of the mountains in view and the following words:
‘Pause here on your journey, don’t stir and you’ll see – an entire landscape in the bark of a tree.’
after a climb
the views gather
in our hearts
© Xenia Tran
With love from Eivor xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in windows photo editor.
Camera: Lumix Panasonic FZ38, settings: Outdoor Action and Landscape.
Carpe Diem #1053 worship
Daily Post Discover Challenge: Here and Now
Beautiful words and pictures x
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Thank you so much for your kind words :o)
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I love the wooden plaque – what a great idea! Lovely post and photos, as always, Xenia 🙂 Love’n’stuff xxx
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Thank you Cathy, it is a lovely plaque and it is a beautiful place to be in the moment. Thank you for stopping by and much love to you and Finn :o) xxx
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Living in the here and now truly defines life, which is unpredictable and ever changing.
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Thank you Liesbet, so very true!:o) Much love to you xxx
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‘the glen of a thousand whispers’ is such a beautiful phrase. Love to you Eivor, Pearl and Xenia.
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Lois. It is a phrase often used to describe this glen and sums up the magic of the natural beauty here. Much love to you from all of us here xxx
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beautiful!
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Thank you kindly ☺
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Soul inspiring x
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Thank you Elaine ☺ xxx
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Oh, my! Magnificent.
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Thank you Laurie!☺
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Loved this and apparently needed it as I slowed right down when I read it. Thank you.
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Thank you Kathie and you are very welcome. Much love to you xxx
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Beautiful 🙂
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Thank you Celestine ☺💜
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Here in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State (northeastern United States) there is a scenic overlook, from which you can see across the state line and into the Green Mountains of the State of Vermont. Here there is a stunning photograph of the mountain range, a shot taken from this very spot. On the photo, the names of each mountain are annotated, so you can look across the vast wilderness and call these peaks by their names. Whenever I travel up north and into the great Adirondack Park, I must stop here and look east into these mountains. Perhaps I’ve stopped at this same overlook fifty times, maybe seventy-five. Since the times, decades ago, when I would bring my children for leaf-peeping rides or camping trips. Long before the photo plaque was installed.
It is a beautiful place to pause, made all the more special by the history it holds within our family.
Thanks for taking me along on your trek above Loch Beinn a’Mheadhoin, and for reminding me of my own such place, a place to pause, on this side of the pond.
Seek peace,
Paz
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Thank you for your kind words Paz and for taking me along to your own special place in the Adirondack Mountains where you and your family have stopped to pause. Pausing in nature and being in the moment always takes me to a place beyond words. Thank you for sharing and blessings to you xxx
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Amazing pictures – and I totally agree about the smells of autumn. I’m moving home to Scotland in a few weeks and you’ve just got me even more excited!
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Thank you for your kind words Claire and how exciting you are moving home to Scotland! Happy home-coming and much love to you xxx
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Thank you!
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You are welcome! :o)
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Beautiful words, stunning photos, wonderful whippets! : ) xxx
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Thank you so much Samantha, much love to you all! :o) xxx
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Thank you, and you too
: )xxx
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Thank you :o) xxx
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Carpe view.
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Thank you dear Anna! :o) xxx
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The quote greeting you in the clearing is an unexpected gift after your climb. And the spectacular view is a prize as well!
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Thank you Denise, there were so many gifts here from nature herself and those who appreciate her. Much love to you xxx
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Great hikers, I’m proud of ya, Eivor and Pearl!
The views are fantastic. 🙂
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Thank you so much Amy! Much love to you xxx
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Aww we live in the moments.. aww that’s beautiful
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Thank you so much Bella! :o) Blessings to you xxx
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Your “here and now” has me longing to visit Scotland. You shared so much knowledge and beauty with this, you’ve left me breathless.
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Thank you for your kind words Sue. Scotland can do this to people and when you visit you may not want to leave!☺
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From the photographs, I know I wouldn’t! 🙂
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I enjoy reading your pieces because I can visualize them.
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Thank you, that is wonderful!☺
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Wow … what to say more? I am speechless wonderfully written and your photos are excellent.
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Thank you Kristjaan!☺
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Beautiful and breathtaking 🙂
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Thank you so much E.C. ☺
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A wonderful combination of images , story and haiku Xenia. There is some serious walkies happening by the looks on those beautiful faces.
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Thank you Denis, they were serious walkies indeed!☺🌲🌳🐾🐾
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I always wish that there were a “love” button after I read your posts. Beautiful!
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Aww thank you Sascha!☺ Much love to you 💜
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‘The glen of a thousand whispers’ is a beautiful phrase as is the whole post.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Janice! :o) It is a phrase often used to describe this glen and it has a very special energy. Thank you for stopping by and have a blessed weekend xxx
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Beautiful name…a good weekend to all of you 🙂
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Thank you ☺🐾🐾
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I shared this lovely post on Twitter 🙂
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Aww thank you so much! Much love from all of us and we wish you a blessed weekend! :o) xxx
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We learn so much from our companions. Beautiful post.
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Thank you for your kind words Miriam and much love to you 💜
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What a beautiful piece of writing. Your haiku really touched my heart. Thanks so much for linking to On the Road. 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words Suzanne and for hosting this lovely prompt. I had only read a French translation of Chiyo-Ni’s haiku before. The English translations in your prompt inspired me to revisit this post and create a new haiku ☺💖 xxx
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Thank you very much. I am glad my prompt inspired you. 🙂
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“The smells of the here and now” is the beauty of enjoying life. Lovely post, Xenia. ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind words Olga ☺💖 xxx
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