Continuing my series on my sources of Creative Inspiration, I explore in this post how certain scents inspire my creativity.
In January I posted about the austere beauty of trees in winter in the post Winter Trees. It is now Spring in Central Oregon and today on my morning walk, I was overwhelmed with the beauty of trees blossoming in Spring, especially the Dogwood Trees.
Their fragrance enveloped me on my walk and I was filled with a sense of joy, peace and a desire to go home and create something.
This is what Spring is about – creating. Dormant bulbs will now grow and create beautiful blooms; trees will awaken their buds to create leaves, nuts and fruits; and creatures such as insects now rustle and fly and in creation of new life and pollination of the flowers.
When I returned home from my walk, and opened all the windows in the house, the delicious scents of Spring wafted into the house through a soft sweet wind.
Spring is Nature’s way of saying “let’s party” – Robin Williams
Postscript
While on my walk today I listened to a wonderful audiobook – 101 Ways to Transform Your Life by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. During his discussion of one of the “101 ways to transform your life”, Dr. Dyer shared this Robert Frost poem which gave me pause for thought on this beautiful Spring day:
We dance round in a ring and suppose,
But the Secret sits in the middle and knows.– Robert Frost
Maybe the “Secret” is learning to be quiet, centered, and peaceful enough to be in the moment and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us in Nature.
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Beautiful pictures; beautiful thoughts! We often need to remind ourselves to slow down and appreciate the beauty around us.
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Thanks Martha and Happy Spring!
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Well said!
Although, I am a bit envious of you and your weather. We are stuck in a wintery cycle that just won’t quit. Ah spring…please come back.
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Thanks Cindy and hope you get some nice Spring weather soon and can get out and enjoy its beauty!
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