I'm a big believer in taking time out and resting, and much of that resting involves my going outdoors and just looking, even at the tiniest thing nature presents. Sometimes, I wonder what it is that I'm looking at, but I've found that analyzation and study - although enjoyable and worthy for some - for me takes away the beauty of the moment. Also, when out on the road for an assignment, I'll try and find the nearest "escape" from busy highways and seek out what is, for many, perhaps mundane and ignored as they speed by. For example, on a recent Monday afternoon trip to Sandy Hook Beach, a place where there is never a lack of wonder to be seen or vacant spot for serenity, I crossed from the walking path - which was crowded on this particular day with kids and parents since it was a religious holiday - for quieter spots, and located the growth pictured below.
On a recent Sussex County farm visit, a brief sojourn into higher elevations yielded the below, colorful growth, which I found worthy of photos. What I find most amazing is the contrast of color in the plant life to the dirt and stone below or neighboring it.
I share the following, too, as a perfect example that heading out to see nature doesn't always have to be a planned event, but a thought turned into action (https://stevesearswriter.weebly.com/inspirational/some-thoughts-this-week-a-spur-of-the-moment-day-trip-works-wonders). Steve
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Steve Sears is a New Jersey based freelance writer
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