I was driving out in rural Meriwether County last weekend. I was intent on putting out signs directing buyers and agents to my new listing on a large tract of land.
It was a time-consuming trip that I wasn’t really looking forward to making, but duty calls and I needed to get those signs out. But as I got further and further from civilization, I noticed that the recent rains had triggered a profuse blooming of wildflowers along the roadside.
At one point, I was so overwhelmed by the display that I had to pull over for s photo or two. And when I exited the truck, I was immediately inundated with clean, fresh air perfumed with the fragrance of honeysuckle and wild roses.
I lingered for a little while, taking in all of the beauty of creation. Suddenly, my mission was transformed from perfunctory work to a casual drive in the Georgia countryside.
No one ever said that you can’t enjoy your job!
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Ahhhh, a beautiful picture and it sure is worthwhile to take time and stop to smell the roses.
Sue of Robin and Sue
Richard, who ever said that you can't stop and smell the roses wasn't an over worked and frustrated realtor. I'm glad you could enjoy your trip.
Nice when you can smell the roses...The ability to take a timeout when you get the chance is a benefit of being your own boss! Enjoy the opportunities.
Richard,
We all need to slow down and recharge every once in a while.
Rich
Great point Richard, it is even more cool when this sort of thing happens completely by accident. Glad you had the time to stop and smell the flowers
Great point Richard, it is even more cool when this sort of thing happens completely by accident. Glad you had the time to stop and smell the flowers
That is so great. Sometimes those little drives out to the different areas really pays off for the senses.
Good morning Richard,
That is a beautiful profusion of wildflowers. The colors are spectacular. It's these moments when we gratefully acknowledge that mother nature does know best and rewards us with scenes like this.
How beautiful, it is wonderful to enjoy what mother nature has provided for us.
Richard,
While too soon to smell them, on Saturday Chip and I cleared a plot to plant wildflowers meant to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Won't we be pleased if that area looks half as lovely as your photo!
enjoy those beautiful country side areas.....someday in the distant future they will be developed for housing.....
It truly is all in our own perspective isn't it Richard? Funny how something that seems so small can have such a huge impact on us. Would have liked to have seen it in person Richard, its a gorgeous site
Richard - it's one of the advantages of what we do, we get to see so many things that those that are deskbound do not. And even better we get to stop and be part of the cliche.
Richard, a good ride in the country can change your whole perspective. Thanks.
Richard,
How wonderful that such a mundane task turned into such a rewarding journey. Your picture is stunning!
Richard: I would have had to stop and take some pictures too. That's a lovely display of color. I've never seen that much variety in a bunch of wildflowers.
Richard,
We do need a reminder to enjoy life to the fullest as much as we can. And, you can find joy even in mundane tasks - it's all a matter of perspective.
mmm, there's nothing as sweet as the smell of honeysuckle in the air!
Isn't it amazing what you see when you slow down and really look around you?
What a beautiful display! It's always nice to come upon an unexpected pleasure, especially when the chore at hand was not one you particularly wanted to do.
Richard......thanks for taking the time to stop and photo this.......
You have discovered the riddle that is buried and built-into our very lifes.............it is not the destination, but the journey.......thank you for a yummy post.
Highest
Richard...for the shutterbug you are...a road trip should be just the thing!
Now I know how to make the mundane some to look forward to. Thank you for the advice.
BTW, it was really good to talk to you today my friend.
Usually when I'm out away from civilization I'm on the Harley with no camera. It's work but somebody has to do it. I commit the images to memory.
Hi Richard-
The description of the scent of the honeysuckle and wild roses made me catch my breath for a moment. There is never enough time to smell the flowers, but I intend to do better!
--Sara