My Pond in Autumn. Avon, Ohio. Photo by Barbara Mattio
On days like this, you can get depressed or you can fill yourself up with beauty. It isn’t always easy. The branches are bare and the Gardens are empty. Darkness comes so early in the day.The grayness feels unending. What I do is visit the inner landscape which is always bright with color, filled with scents and filled with the love of the Divine.
I turn also to color; happy memories; warm, savory food. I often try to paint but my creativity seldom flows on these days. More’s the pity! Balance the gray with what is joyful and happy in your life.
I advise reading poetry; dancing around your house to your favorite music. Meditation and chanting is a good counterbalance to gray days. Looking through old photo albums; perhaps learn something new. I also like to stretch and move my muscles around to get the blood flowing and raise my metabolism up which also makes you feel better.
I am going to share some of my photos which brighten my spirits.and puts a smile on my face. I hope you enjoy some of my photos and I wish everyone a wonderful day.
June roses
Climbing roses
Costa Rican Rainforest
Photo by Barbara Mattio
Sunset. Photo by
Barbara Mattio
Eagle poses. Photo by
Barbara Mattio
Western North Carolina
Photo by Barbara Mattio
Western NC. Photo by Barbara Mattio
Cedar Point, Ohio
Photo by Barbara Mattio
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Downtown Houston, Tx.
Photo by Barbara Mattio
Have a wonderful week everyone!
idealisticrebel 
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Beautiful photos Ms. Barbara.
oh how i like the autumn colors
Yep, they are a gift
So beautiful. I did enjoy your happy photos. 🙂
Thank you. I appreciate your kind words
All great pictures, Seasons and places as they become unforgettable. 🙂
Beautiful post – loving your photos – thanks for sharing! Happy Monday:)
Thank you for stopping in and your kind comment.
nice blog you have here and thanks for following my blog.
Beautiful roses!! Good clicks!!
Thanks very much. Have a nice evening. Hugs, Barbara
Beautiful photos.