Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Titivaing...

Titivaing the front garden and shifting the dynamics somewhat has brought a new energy to the area. I created different rooms in my garden, I like to say rooms because like being in a house my garden has different sections that aren't separated by doors, rather foliage.
 Each area different from the others.

The front garden is a quieter secluded area. It's here under the ponds that some of the quendas have made their home. Also the smaller birds like the silver eye, pardalotes and new Holland honey eaters frequent this area in larger numbers.
There's also several pairs of bronzewings who prefer dwelling here. 

It's a lovely place to sit with a book; not that I ever get any reading done. I am constantly distracted by what happens around me.
Mostly I bring my coffee out and just be.
Soaking up the vibrant energy from the plants and the grandmother tree who towers above all, it's a very healing space.

It's here that I am going to plant a selection of spring bulbs. I really miss the springtime displays of daffodils and crocus that would dazzle each village and city in spring in England.
Here that's not something one sees.
So I decided to create my own mini spring bulb display. 
This is the right time to plant, and I shall do so over the next couple of days. And then I shall wait for the warmer weather to return once again, prompting the bulbs to sprout...





 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Milk Trees...

The milk trees were in flower and I didn't notice in time, I only caught the tail end of their blooming. Some had already finished flowering and were turning into little balls. It's difficult to get a good photo as the trees are all really tall now...




 

Monday, April 27, 2026

The Sky...

The sky was absolutely mesmerising one particular day earlier on in the month. Clouds came and went lazily drifting. The day was warm, it was a perfect day for sky gazing. I stopped several times to capture the moments above me.
I sky gaze everyday. 
I always have.
By gazing at the sky I realise how insignificant and tiny I am in universe.
Not in a negative kind of way. 
More in awe.
I remember once walking along in the shallow warm salty water of the Indian Ocean, gazing upwards I felt so seen and so connected in that moment. 
Seen by the guiding presence of the unseen force of all creation. 
I feel this connection all the time; yet stilling myself for a few moments always enhances my connection to Source, the Mother of all...




 

A Single...

A single seed pod caught my attention as I was walking. 
It looked vulnerable here on its own. 
I wondered if the seed will actually complete it's journey to germination then to seedling and onto sapling before eventually becoming a tree...
 

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Golden Sap...

Golden sap dribbling from a pine tree had attracted a copious amount of bees. Although not a source of food for the bees the sugary sap is collected to make propolis which serves to protect and seal the hive.
 I was actually having lunch out and purposely sat at the table right next to this tree. 
I was enthralled watching the bees working tirelessly harvesting the sap. No one else seemed even mildly interested in this amazing sight. Actually I don't really think any other diners actually noticed at all...












 

A Lovely...

A lovely little mushroom I noticed when out and about. I really love hunting for mushrooms and other interesting fungi during the cooler weather...


 

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Water...

Water always draws me in, whether calm or stormy water oozes tranquility for me at the mere sight of it.
A few weeks ago ambling along the familiar tracks at Lake Leschenultia I was completely captivated by the shadowy patterns on the water. This took me into a walking meditation as light continued to dance across and through the water. 
Eurasian coots bobbed about upon the surface, lazily drifting in the cool morning breeze.
My attention shifted to plants and ripples and sparkling little diamonds of light the twinkled as the water undulated softly. The underwater realms are mysterious and intriguing, although here there aren't a wide variety of fish in this lake, still though it's such a fascinating kingdom.
There were other scenes that drew my attention on the track, yet mostly this particular day I just wanted to sit periodically and stroll slowly by the water...