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This, the Best Season of Your Life!

best season country lane ~d nelson

Spring’s natural freshness bloomed
curiosity from life’s brand-newness.

Everything seemingly warmed up in summer;
emboldened, proud, glories, defeats.

best season ridge-line ride

Letting autumn linger as long as it will
– pleasant days & nights
to calmly breathe
in graceful advance
of winter solstice.

Despite short bursts of regret & worry,
this present moment is wonderful .

(click for beautiful live seasonal sounds)

best season neighborhood

“Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn,
a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter.
If your mind isn’t crowded by unnecessary things,
this is the best season of your life.” ~ Wu-Men

best season autumn hills
best season park
best season floral memory (click to enlarge)
best season going with the flow (click to enlarge)
best season last leaf

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78 responses to “This, the Best Season of Your Life!”

  1. onemillionphotographs Avatar
    onemillionphotographs

    What beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      smiling to your kindness, onemilllionphotographs 🙂

      Reply
  2. litebeing Avatar
    litebeing

    Lovely post with precious reminders that all is well in the perfect now. Awesome photos too!

    Have you considered joining my blog challenge? Participation is way down this year and I would welcome your essence to the mix.

    Namaste, Linda

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      i’m grateful for your insightful words, dear Linda!
      may your present moments continue being filled with light & wonder! i’ll take a look at your fun challenge
      despite my being challenged 🙂

      Reply
      1. litebeing Avatar
        litebeing

        Wonderful!

  3. Tippy Gnu Avatar
    Tippy Gnu

    worry is but
    one color
    in any present
    moment

    (beautiful photos, smilecalm)

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      that’s useful to know, Tippy!
      perhaps i have the smaller
      box of crayons.
      may your moment
      be worry
      free 🙂

      Reply
  4. kethuprofumo Avatar
    kethuprofumo

    Amazing mindful post with stunning views! Thank you, dear friend!

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      smiling to your helping bring
      out the warmest of colors, Maria!
      wishing your royalness happiness
      in the present moment 🙂

      Reply
      1. kethuprofumo Avatar
        kethuprofumo

        🙂

  5. ksbeth Avatar
    ksbeth

    Love this

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      it loves
      you back, ksbeth!
      may your moment
      continue being happy 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    I’m FALLING in love with
    your places!

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      smiling to your falling, Tom!
      view up
      from the ground
      is quite nice, also 🙂

      Reply
  7. sasokisoaps Avatar
    sasokisoaps

    Wise thoughts David. I will try to remember that next autumn, but I still love the spring and summer the best!!
    Lovely pictures : )

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thank you for sharing
      your favorite seasons, Sarah!
      i have fond memories
      of those ones, also.
      wishing you happy
      soap making moments 🙂

      Reply
  8. delphini510 Avatar
    delphini510

    So wonderful David, all the beauty you share
    It makes my heart sing.
    Your words all ring so true and honest to all seasons.

    “Despite short bursts of regret & worry,
    this present moment is wonderful . ”

    I love that and agree

    Miriam

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      i’m grateful for your sharing
      the essence of this poem, Miriam!
      as it took quite some time
      to experience just short
      bursts rather than extended bouts.
      wishing you happiness
      in any moment 🙂

      Reply
  9. JoAnn Chateau Avatar
    JoAnn Chateau

    Autumn is my favorite season — invigorating and gorgeous! I always sense the tipping into Fall — weeks beforehand, usually on a warm, sunny day, don’t know what tells me, insect sounds? Aroma from vegetation? If I’m aware of the shift into other seasons, I don’t really notice.

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      i’m happy hearing of your favorite
      season being right now, JoAnn!
      this warm, Indian summer weather
      feels familiar, yet, is new again.
      wishing you happy moments 🙂

      Reply
      1. JoAnn Chateau Avatar
        JoAnn Chateau

        And happy moments to to!

  10. Annika Perry Avatar
    Annika Perry

    Wow! Stunning autumn photos, David and peaceful thoughts for the season … I feel a quiet hush descending upon me! Thank you for Four Season link and look forward fo listening over dinner.

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      i’m happy knowing you’re enjoying
      your best season along with me, Annika!
      tonight my partner rehearses this piece
      and you get to hear an amazing performance,
      cheers, david 🙂

      Reply
  11. George Avatar
    George

    Beautiful photos!

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      i’m happy hearing
      of beauty found, George!
      may it continue
      to be so 🙂

      Reply
  12. Rupali Avatar
    Rupali

    A mindful reminder. Today is what we have. Let’s live our life.

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thank you, dear Rupali
      for making it sound much better
      than letting it pass
      without notice 🙂

      Reply
  13. Michele Anderson Avatar
    Michele Anderson

    A good reminder, David, that no matter what season we’re in, as long as we’re mindful it’s a good season to be alive.

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      i’m happy we’re both in the best
      season of our lives, Michele 🙂

      Reply
  14. susanenholm32 Avatar
    susanenholm32

    David, you give us a beautiful perspective in every season. I raked autumn leaves in Massachusetts for 12 years – all those beautiful colors. A lovely reminder of crisp fall air and blisters.

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      smiling to your felt, colorful memories, susan!
      may this season continue
      happily 🙂

      Reply
  15. shamanism1 Avatar
    shamanism1

    I’m thinking this is the best ever!! Happy season changing David 🌾🌼🍂🌿☀️🌙

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      makes me happy that
      we are thinking
      alike, Karen 🙂

      Reply
  16. joshi daniel Avatar
    joshi daniel

    So beautiful 🙂

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thank you
      for making
      it more
      so, joshi 🙂

      Reply
  17. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    What a delight, to walk through the seasons with your eloquent words and beautiful photo’s while listening to Vivaldi and Four Seasons… PERFECTION… ❤

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      it’s always the best season
      to have your kind presence, Sue!
      wishing you sweet sounds
      throughout the day 🙂

      Reply
      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        Many thanks David… 🙂 Love and Blessings returned.

  18. rabirius Avatar
    rabirius

    Amazing autumn colours.

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thank you!
      i, too
      find such colors
      amazing, rabirius 🙂

      Reply
  19. caleephotography Avatar
    caleephotography

    Nice post and beautiful pictures! I like the mix 🙂

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      smiling to this helpful, friendly comment, caleephotography!
      nice to get things mixed adequately 🙂

      Reply
  20. Eric Tonningsen Avatar
    Eric Tonningsen

    Last photo; closing words. Perfect! 🍁

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thank you for making
      it more perfect, Eric!
      may your day be well 🙂

      Reply
  21. The Hipster Kitties Avatar
    The Hipster Kitties

    Charlee: “We’ve only seen a few of each season so far. I’m not sure which one we like best.”
    Chaplin: “I like the one with more birds flying around.”
    Charlee: “I like the one with more butterflies and moths.”
    Chaplin: “Basically we like any season when there are things moving that we can stare at.”
    Charlee: “Thank you for coming to see us and for your kind words after Dennis went to the Rainbow Bridge. It meant a lot to us.”
    Chaplin: “And to Mama and Dada too.”
    Both: “And Dennis told us to tell you, ‘ok bye’.”

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thank you for these kind words, kitties!
      wishing you continued healing & happiness 🙂

      Reply
  22. Val Boyko Avatar
    Val Boyko

    You captured the best parts David. May the warmth of this season banish the momentary worries 💛

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      i’m so happy you like these
      here parts, Val!
      i’m feeling worries
      being banished 🙂

      Reply
  23. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    Thank you, dear David, for this gentle reminder of the present beauty that surrounds me, and for these serene photos of the present season.

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      makes me smile
      seeing how you
      and your beauty
      filled surroundings
      are one, Jet 🙂

      Reply
  24. AmyRose🌹 Avatar
    AmyRose🌹

    This was my favorite …. “Despite short bursts of regret & worry, this present moment is wonderful.” THANK YOU, David. Your pictures are just so moving and beautiful. Another thank you!! 💝

    Reply
  25. buddhistwriting Avatar
    buddhistwriting

    Brother David, Seeing your photos nourishes the longing for beauty, gentleness, and wonder in me.
    Grateful to meet you here,
    Celia

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      smiling to your kindness, Celia!
      makes me happy that
      you’ve found the mud here
      for your lotus 🙂

      Reply
  26. M.B. Henry Avatar
    M.B. Henry

    Beautiful!!

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      smiling that you
      have helped
      make it so, MB Henry 🙂

      Reply
  27. Betty Hayes Albright Avatar
    Betty Hayes Albright

    Thank you, David, for another beautiful and peaceful post. 🙂

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      i’m smiling to the beauty
      added by your presence, Betty 🙂

      Reply
  28. ashiftinconsciousness Avatar
    ashiftinconsciousness

    Nice. 😀

    Thank you for another beautiful, inspiring, calming post. ❤️

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      smiling to your kindness!
      may your calm
      inspiration gently continue 🙂

      Reply
      1. ashiftinconsciousness Avatar
        ashiftinconsciousness

        Thank you.
        I hope your calm spreads to others as rapidly as insanity has spread in recent years. 😀

  29. ashiftinconsciousness Avatar
    ashiftinconsciousness

    P.S. I used to have a CD of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Someone else has it now. 🙂 Thanks for bringing back nice memories.

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      hope you enjoy this
      first class performance 🙂

      Reply
  30. JoAnna Avatar
    JoAnna

    Such beautiful colors! And the music is a delightful addition. “Despite short bursts of regret & worry, this present moment is wonderful.” Yes, that about says it all.

    Reply
  31. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    Your photography is alazing, David! You are a gifted artist, and I appreciate your sharing your corner of my native state with us.

    Reply
  32. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    Amazing🙄. Too tired staying up for California election results. 😉

    Reply
  33. J.D. Riso Avatar
    J.D. Riso

    Beautiful meditation on the passing of seasons. They all have their unique beauty and lessons, but somehow it’s autumn that makes us remember this.

    Reply
  34. Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com Avatar
    Ka Malana – Fiestaestrellas.com

    Thinking of you, David 🙂
    Feel so much warmth from this post, so much present-mindedness!

    Reply
  35. sloppy buddhist Avatar
    sloppy buddhist

    and I join in with so beautiful and I hope you’re okay dear David…sending healing thoughts and all good things ~ smiles hedy ☺️✌️💫

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thank you for your kindness & concern, dear hedy! i have an air mask for the smoke. may the flames be extinguished soon. 🙂

      Reply
  36. inesephoto Avatar
    inesephoto

    Thank you for this beautiful post, David. ‘Unnecessary things’ are overwhelming at times, but I like ‘the best season of my life’ anyway 🙂
    Your photographs are stunning!

    Reply
  37. scorpio1987sazzy Avatar
    scorpio1987sazzy

    Wonderful pictures, and beautifully written. ❤

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    https://mesmots1987.wordpress.com/

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thanks for your kindness, scorpio!
      your blog is a source
      of beauty 🙂

      Reply
      1. scorpio1987sazzy Avatar
        scorpio1987sazzy

        thanks for your lovely comments 🙂

  38. Poet Rummager Avatar
    Poet Rummager

    Always a hopeful and inspiring post from you — lovely!

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thank you dear poet
      for sharing inspiration
      with me 🙂

      Reply
  39. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Beautiful photos remembering beautiful moments. 🙂

    Reply
  40. flyinggossip Avatar
    flyinggossip

    Wonderfull

    Reply
    1. smilecalm Avatar
      smilecalm

      thank you for your kindness 🙂

      Reply

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