Did clouds really get in my way?
On Saturday, September 14, I posted two photos on Facebook with the caption, “I’ve looked at cloud from both sides now . . .” — an instantly recognizable line from Joni Mitchell’s beloved song, “Both Sides Now.”
About 10 months ago, I started to pay more serious attention to my surroundings on my weekend walks. The mornings had never been as cloudy as they were on September 14. “There is no hint of the sun, anywhere,” I thought. “That’s never happened before.” So I continued my walk. About 10 minutes later, I turned around to see where I had been . . . and saw this:
Perhaps the clouds never got in my way. Perhaps I got in my way. Maybe I really don’t know clouds at all.
7 responses to “Sunrise 9/14/19”
QUESTION: Because I mentioned the song, “Both Sides Now,” are you singing it to yourself right now? It’s that iconic, isn’t it?
Good Morning Dear One
I love how you pay attention–and yes I am singing
Thank you, Charlotte. You taught me how to pay attention. xoxo
You did not get in your way. You not only know clouds, you know the beauty of the clouds. xoxoxo
Merrie Lee — I don’t know if I KNOW the beauty of clouds, but I have learned to appreciate that beauty. Some day, you can go on my walk with me. Wear good hiking shoes!
Singing out loud, no. But I can’t get it to stop playing in my mind!
I’d like to suggest not that you got in the way; rather, you are ON the way–opening, growing, seeing!