After looking out the door at the same maple tree for many years, I have come to appreciate the various seasonal changes, lighting, and moods associated with the scene.
I enjoy watching the squirrels as they chase each other among the branches and the birds as they flit about. I’ve grown to appreciate the way, especially in autumn, that the afternoon sun lights up the leaves from different angles as it slowly sinks in the western sky.
What a joy to watch a swarm of midges gather in a sunny spot under the branches. Looking like little fairies, with their dainty wings and little legs, they seem to dance magically in the afternoon sunlight.
We can receive joy from taking note of and appreciating simple, familiar things that are a part of our daily lives.
“Joy comes to us in ordinary moments. We risk missing out when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.” ~Brene Brown
walking on a country road 
Lovely photos of outside your door.
Thanks, Timothy!
Lovely photos! Autumn my favourite season.
Thanks! Mine too. 🙂
Quiet appreciation connects us to Source. Love the midges!
Thanks, Eliza. They were fascinating to watch.
Stunning ❤️
Thanks, Kathy!
I have a good size tree outside my bedroom window with a squirrel feeder on it. My daughter keeps it filled with whole kernels of corn and my son in-law attached a camera that records live action, to my porch. The camera is connected to my computer so I can sit here at my computer and watch the squirrels running up and down the tree, chasing each other and eating the corn. We also nailed a big plastic peanut butter jar to the tree and keep it filled with crunchy peanut butter, they love it, I love your photos!
Thanks, Eileen. It sounds like a really nice set-up that you have for the squirrels. I know you enjoy watching them and they enjoy the treats.
You’re so right about enjoying the small things Rebecca. In today’s world we need small beautiful things in nature which help counteract those events which bring us down. I liked the photos and the quote was spot on for the pics and narrative.
Thanks, Linda! There’s so much to be thankful for out in the beauty of nature.
Yes there is – a soothing balm in these troubled times for sure!