Good Morning and Welcome to Tuesday from my Atlantic Life in Hatteras 😊
I was so overwhelmed by my birthday messages yesterday, a very much appreciated thank you, to all who sent them. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such a wonderful family and awesome friends 🥰
Yesterday, I could not have wished for a more beautiful day....the sun shined brightly from sunrise to sunset, making the day seem pretty magical. JB and I celebrated my birthday a little earlier, over the weekend (we have guests booked all this week, so knew in advance that we couldn't both be out of the inn at the same time), by eating out at some of the awesome restaurants that we have on Hatteras Island.
Last night though, was time for my fave - homemade pizza, time with JB......and a wonderful red wine💗
Sunrise...
Sunset at the inn...
With guests at the inn, I didn't make it to my beach this morning.....but I did see the sunrise and my dancing dolphins on the live webcam streaming from the beach. We have a screen in reception that streams live feeds that alternate between the beach that is 3 mins stroll from the inn, and the ferry terminal lines to see how long you may have to wait (or not) for a ferry.
Once breakfast is over, and my chores and tasks that need to be done today are completed, I'll head to the beach for some "me time"......a wonderful "recharge" that I always get from my time spent with nature.
I recently found this poem that speaks to all the different aspects of the beauty and joy that our natural world brings to us.
The Outside, Wondrous World
The world outside is a wondrous place,
Filled with many miracles to see.
It's a place to hear and smell and feel.
It's a place so unfettered and free.
From the welcome warmth of the morning sun,
As it plays upon your eyes,
Enticing you from your slumber
To awaken and come alive.
Or the gentle touch of an Autumn breeze,
As it chills and caresses your face,
Beckoning you to start your day
And let go of the night's embrace.
The sound of the birds as they twitter and sing,
Still nestled in the warmth of the trees.
Soon they will lift their wings in flight,
Shooed away by the fluttering leaves.
To smell that earthy, Autumn air,
As you step outside and breathe.
To hear that steady, familiar crunch,
As you wade through the dried, dead leaves.
To look up and get lost in a ceiling-less sky,
Deep blue or an ominous grey.
Squinting against the brightest of suns,
Or getting soaked by a sudden, cold rain.
To feel beads of sweat on your clammy face,
In the heat of a blistering day.
Then submerge in a river that seeps through your skin,
Dousing the fire in your veins.
To trudge through the deepest, blistering snow,
As the ice stings your rosy red cheeks.
To smell all the fireplaces burning,
As those faint of heart retreat.
To see your breath float on the air,
As your toes and fingers freeze.
And witness an icy, white blanket of snow,
Just as far as you can see.
The snowflakes falling harder now,
The earth is in a blur.
Your clothes feel damp and heavier,
Your speech begins to slur.
Yes, the outside is a wondrous place,
A world of beauty and brawn.
It's independent but so reliable.
It's vulnerable and yet so strong.
Remember the smell of the summer flowers,
With bright colors all around?
Deep green lawns and the aroma of grass,
Trees plush with leaves abound.
The ocean's glistening, thundering waves,
The gritty, infinite sands.
The forests of trees that reach up to the sky,
The mountains that tower over the land.
The outside world is an endless place.
It shows us how small we can be.
It can nurture and comfort our troubled hearts.
It can grant us sweet moments of peace.
If you take the time to really see,
The outside is a glorious place.
And how lucky we are that this Paradise,
Is only a few steps away.
by Patricia A. Fleming
Until Next Time...
Take care, Stay Safe and....please remember to find a little time in your day to step outside, and let nature "recharge" you💗
Love and Hugs,
Pam
PS. Continued positive thoughts and prayers for the incredibly brave people of the Ukraine 🙏.....and if you have a few minute listen to the song "Can one man save the world" sung by John Ondrasik 💗
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