I’m enamored by Autumn sunshine.

Is there anything more golden, rich, and warm? It doesn’t have the piercing brightness of Summer or the clear breeziness of Spring, no, it’s something different, something that sinks right down into your soul warming you from the inside out.

I’ve spent a lot of time on the back veranda today looking out at this scene while I sip my coffee, write in my journal, chat with Bear, or just rest.

pond at sunsetOne of my favorite things about our Aussie farm is how peaceful it is. It’s not a silent peace – that would be impossible with chickens clucking and the wind in the gum trees and goats bleating to each other out in the paddock – but it is a soothing peace, a natural one. No matter how crazy things get, I know my peace will always be restored if I can just get outside for a bit.

sun setting through treesEspecially in late afternoon when the animals are all tucked in for the night, happily snoozing in the last rays of sunshine.

The light is exquisite glimmering through waving gum trees, the warmth caressing as the winds die down and the countryside seems to settle down for the evening.

sun setting through the treesIt’s a good place to rest, to restore in body and spirit so we can face everyday life with renewed courage and hope.

Where is your favorite place to rest? xo