and her loyal and beautiful servant,
went out on a mild wintry day to see what they could see.
The Queen was hoping to find inspiration for her art...
and past experiences had shown her that Nature
is always quick to supply an abundance of that...
As the walk went on, the queen came up on sight that puzzled her...
Was this another person's attempt to make art ?
Upon closer inspection, it seemed that this was less about art and more about marking of territories...
but the Queen with her own artist eye, thought the sight was kind of cool anyway.
She walked on...
And then at the very end of the walk,
the Queen spotted a plaque on a bench right in front of her royal vehicle,
and there the Queen found her inspiration,
not just for her art,
The Queen knew that her path was good...
and that she was doing the work she needed to do.
And knowing that she too, would be remembered for it when her reign was over,
was all the inspiration she needed.
The truest greatness lies in being kind, the truest wisdom in a happy mind.
- Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Happy Tuesday, Beautiful Ones.
You always manage to find something wonderful when you venture into the world at large. Kindness. It is such an easy word to remember...and something we don't always remember how easy it is to accomplish. Beautiful, beautiful reminder. I wish very much to be remembered for my kindness when I am no longer of this earthly world. ♥
ReplyDeleteKindness above all. What an amazing tribute. We must live how we would like to be remembered.
ReplyDeleteI love the ribbons too! I think the marking person had to have a little love of art to choose those lovely colors :)
ReplyDeleteLife, love and kindness above all. Yes! I love this. I'm on a new path still creating, but blogging in a way that I hope extends kindness above all. I needed to give somehow. Your blog always gives Kim. You exude love and healing light and warmth. Happy travels my friend. I look forward to more snowy adventures with you and your faithful sidekick!
Indeed our benevolent beautiful queen. A perfect walk of inspiration ❤
ReplyDeletexxoo K
next time i'm coming with you....
ReplyDeleteand we're making snow angels, k ?
"Make Kindness Your Religion". Oh yes!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the Queen and her royal servant had a beautiful time.
ReplyDelete*they're not crows feet-they're laugh (life) lines. :-)
Kim,
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful, you make me want to go for a wlk to to see what I might find.. but I am settled in for the reast of the day...perhaps tomorrow Flynn and I will go on an adventure..
Kate
HUGS! You are magical, sweetheart. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, beautiful words. Thank you for reminding me to take the time to reflect and about the importance of kindness ~ always. And I love your life lines !
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing walk, you and your friend... together in discovery... of the best kind... kindness...
ReplyDelete(and your self portrait photo is gorgeous ...)
This is like the sweetest post ever, I simply *love* your take on life.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, maybe I should wear a feather boa next time, tee, hee. I *do* have a fuschia one, lol, as if you would ever want another color.
I think all of this stuff just comes to you....great post and hugs to the lovely Chica, and to you Big Heart Walking.
ReplyDeleteYou are totally CA-UTE!!! Hi sweet puppy! Love the colors of those ribbons against the wintery background.
ReplyDelete~you are magick babe~
Melissa
Isn't that a lovely quote to find at the end of a walk.
ReplyDeleteAnd what crow's feet? I don't see any:)
Wonderful walk photgraphy. Love your rocks in the snow.
ReplyDeleteReign on!