Where do you go when you need life to be more simple? It could be a room in your house, a nearby park or woods, or if you have young children, it could be your bathroom with the door shut for a few minutes of alone time. I have a place just a few minutes’ drive from my home. This little grove of old trees and scattered boulders is a quiet oasis. The dappled sunlight, the nearby river rustling, the floor of softened leaves are all simple pleasures.
The rocks form a natural chair. People wander by and take a seat, rest a while, then continue on with their explorations.
When I’m in here, I feel like the trees are bending over me, protecting me, shutting out the business of city life. I see the world through the frame of these stately, twisted, curving boughs.
How about you? Have you found a simple sanctuary lately?
Linking up with Texture Tuesday, Wednesday Around the World, and Sweet Shot Tuesdays. The first and last photos are edited with Kim Klassen’s texture Happy Heart. The theme this week at Texture Tuesday is “Simple.”
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The simple prompt was a fun one to figure out. I like your “simple place”. I’m right next to you this week!
Oh, what a beautiful place! I’d love to spend some time strolling there.
Such a wonderfully magical place to hide out in.
What a wonderful place to be. I love the magic you’ve added to this picture!
A perfect thinking spot it’s a magical spot.
Such a lovely, peaceful place. I could almost feel being there with you.
Have a great week ~ FlowerLady
Looks like the type of place we’d love to explore!
Beautiful! I would love to explore that sanctuary!
What a gorgeous place, WOW!!!! <3
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SPACE THIS IS, AND HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR ALL OF US TO HAVE A SPACE LIKE THIS, AND TO USE IT ON A REGULAR BASIS!
Looks like nature’s sanctuary. Simple and quiet and beautiful. Your pictures remind me to go outside today and feel the sun on my face.
Looks like a fabulous place to rest and reflect. Great images!
I like the second to last shot best. Nice framing of that shot.
Wonderful. What a beautiful oasis you have found. The simple pleasure of being under the trees listening to the wind and the water. My, oh my.
What a beautiful place, so peaceful and tranquil. ! Lovely photos !
Oh, looks very relaxing place!!!
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so relaxing! i must limit myself to the bathroom with the door shut!
So peaceful… I keep going to that third-from-the-last photo –I love it!
These branches are fabulous! Looks like a wonderful place to pull back!
Wow that is a wonderful place to visit, meditate, pray and just soak in the beauty. Loved those rocks and how they formed natural benches. No wonder you enjoy spending time here.
You sure do have a talent for finding all the magical places!
What a pretty spot. I like the dappled light and the arch of the branches. It looks so pretty with leaves…it’s still rather cold here and the tree outside our kitchen window is just starting to blossom.
I am so glad you showed this and it looks like a perfect sanctuary, a place to enjoy, peace, quiet and the beauty of nature. I love to spend time taking photos in nature for my time out.
Oh, I love the look of your Simple place. There is a park with a place similar that I enjoy visiting, but I usually take my grandson along. He loves the walk with me and we explore nature as well. Lovely photos you’re sharing. 🙂