“At last came the golden month of the wild folk – honey-sweet May, when the birds come back, and the flowers come out, and the air is full of the sunrise scents and songs of the dawning year.” Samuel Scoville Jr. These first days of May have been golden indeed. Endless sunny days with a…
“In each new day, wherever you may be, there is always waiting for you some beautiful discovery. The more you go in search, the more you find that every day will have at least one moment where the beauty is simply and abundantly clear. In that moment your eyes will open – and the beauty…
“That enchantment that I lightly took out of the lovely April is for ever.” Leonie Adams April is one of my favourite months! Spring feels so lovely these days when the flowers are blooming and nature is showing off all its fresh greenery. And probably because it’s my birthday on its’ last day. How does…
This morning I woke up early and I decided to get up, take my bicycle and camera and go out for an early bike tour to photograph the blossoms. It was a little chilly but the sun was already up to accompany me. I enjoyed the fresh air, the wonderful birdsong, the misty views, the…
March is slowly coming to its end and I can honestly say it has been a strange and unexceptional month. Probably you will agree with me, isn’t it?! I hope you’re all in good health and are doing well despite the changed circumstances as the coronavirus has taken over our daily lives! In Belgium we…
One of my favourite places in one of my favourite cities is the Botanical Garden in Leuven. Especially in early spring I love to wander around in this magnificent and well maintained garden. On those early spring days this grass field turns into a purple carpet and the air is filled with its sweet perfume.…
Winter… is a slow season is for turning inward is for being still, for reflecting and resting. Winter … is for looking forward to the first snowdrops is for wearing comfortable warm woollen cardigans is for noticing the small daily gifts. But how can we try to “keeping winter”? I have to admit I love…
I would like to share some thoughts on the need for beauty and creativity in our lives, as I believe they’re inseparably connected to each other. And I also believe they are both much needed in this world and yet not highly valued! I don’t know how it is for you, but to get creative,…
At last, everything quiets down and nature wraps itself in a contemplative rest. Colours are withdrawing, as are the birds who prefer the southern warmth. We are left behind with the remains of what have been; and yet we can’t see anything new appearing. We walk on carpets of fallen leaves and are surrounded by…
Today it’s a grey and dark November day. The rain is dripping endlessly, covering the leaves with shining pearls. I suppose that’s the beauty of a day with autumn rain. Although it might not be inviting to go outside, I made a little walk to get my daily dose of fresh air. And it was…