Peace.
Peace is a tricky thing.
Once I attain this I’ll find peace.
Once I do that I’ll find peace.
After I finish this I’ll find peace.
If I could only _____.
I’ll find peace.
Peace.
We took a drive down a country road.
Past peaceful red barns nestled in between corn fields underneath an ever-changing Autumn sky.
We came across a quaint little apple store,
that had absolutely nothing to do with computers.
We saw pastures full of grazing cows.
Who were in no hurry.
No hurry at all.
So we too were in no hurry at all as we drove down the winding roads.
That meandered,
and swayed,
past the charming churches that seemed frozen in time.
That drive was enchanting and relaxing. I could feel my stress and internal mindless chatter melt away with each mile. But funny enough, I also found myself a bit envious of those cows, corn fields and quiet country roads…
so quiet,
so tranquil,
so peaceful.
As the cityscape came into view I could feel my mind winding back up as I tried to attain peace by planning to do this and finishing that.
The quiet, tranquil, peacefulness vanished in a thought.
I yearned to be back on those country roads.
Recently I came across this…
“Peace.”
It does not mean to be in a place
where there is no noise, trouble
or hard work. It means to be in
the midst of those things and still
be calm in your heart.”
~ Unknown
Isn’t it amazing how something so simple can speak so loudly?
May the peace be with you,
~Wenderly
And also with you sweet friend. xoxoxo
nice thought….love the pics. may the peace be with you too 🙂
So beautiful Wendy!!! I needed this. 🙂
Your blog is peaceful. I love the home you’ve built here 🙂
That you so much Kristen. That means the world to me.
Great post wendy. I need to remember this more often.
Amy stole mine…. And also with you! Peace out!
Love this, Wendy! The pictures seem very peaceful to me. I need to unplug sometime soon too!
That last post is so hauntingly beautiful! Love it!
…and also with you. ♥
I agree with Kristen. Your blog is veeery soft, elegant and peaceful. It puts me at ease. XO.
Thank you so very much Beverly! That makes my heart smile!
Great reminder! Thank you! xoxo
My breathing just slowed down and my head stopped racing. Thank you.
My favorite kind of storytelling: through photos that speak to me > “It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”
Just what I need to read today, thank you. ♥
Beautiful photos…wish I was there!
This post was so peaceful. I love the word enchanted…that put me at peace right there. This. Is. Beautiful.
Thanks for getting my hectic day off to a peaceful start. Peace.
Lovely post. Peace be with you always too.
Beautiful scenery!!! They look like where I live.
Sometimes, it’s nice to just totally disconnect for a while.
Peace to you, Wenderly! I love that quote!!!
Stunningly beautiful and very calm, friend. Love your words!
This is so wonderful and so are you. I love this post and I’m going to print it out and put it at my desk! We need more of this in the world!
Wonderful post. At times we need to just wind down, disconnect from technology and simply be.