Study nature. Love nature. Stay close to nature. It will never fail you. –Frank Lloyd Wright
The Southern Magnolias and I have had quite a bit of quality time this week. I have had to take frequent breaks from my freezing cold office and from sitting. Since our year+ in front of a computer screen, I find it difficult to sit for more than five minutes. I have a “standup” desk waiting to be positioned and I’m looking into alternative seating that puts less stress on my back and hips. Until then, I stand as much as possible and take frequent, short walks in the area closest to my building.
Based on previous tree love posts, you probably know there are many, many trees near my office. I typically obsess over a particular tree or stand of trees for some time before moving on to others. This week, the magnolias have been commanding my attention and I have been filling my phone with shots of them. I stood underneath the magnolia above while working with a parent to get her daughter enrolled. I looked up and beheld this glorious sight.
This first week back in classes and in person (for me and my kiddo) hasn’t been too difficult, but it has had its mini challenges all week. My many three-minute breaks with the trees have helped shift the load and reduce the stress; they have also reminded me that it pays to look up!
I am joining Parul Thakur for #ThursdayTreeLove every second and fourth Thursday of the month. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to her latest #treelove post.
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Gorgeous! 🙂
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Thanks, my artsy friend! You see I am still playing around with the watercolor apps. 😉
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In a few months the trees will have fall colors 🙂
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Yes, and I’m here for all of the colors! Of course, the Southern Magnolia will remain green all winter.
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Indeed it has! The foliage has mysterious interesting shadows!!
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Beautiful!
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Beautiful photo. ❤
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What a lovely shot, Chandra. gorgeous tree! I am sure your campus is one beautiful green haven. So glad you shared. See you back tomorrow.
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That’s the plan! Thanks for the compliment!
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I love the quote and that you have trees nearby to give your strength and comfort. Nature will never fail you.
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