Starving for Want of Wonder
January 9, 2013
” . . . the object of my school is to show how many extraordinary things even a lazy and ordinary man may see if he can spur himself to the single activity of seeing.”
— G. K. Chesterton, Tremendous Trifles
“The world will never starve for want of wonders, but only for want of wonder.”
— G. K. Chesterton, Tremendous Trifles
“O wonderful,
wonderful,
and most wonderful wonderful!
And yet again wonderful . . .”
— William Shakespeare, As You Like It
I spend altogether too much time indoors in winter and feel starved for nature and light. I don’t know why I resist the outdoors so much, because once I’m in the rhythm of walking and looking — even in the cold — I’m always glad I made the effort. My spirit seems to open up outdoors.
I almost always find things that I am moved to photograph. Like this water-beaded ornamental kale in a neighbor’s winter garden. Worthy of an attempt to capture in my nature journal.
January 9, 2013 at 7:03 am
Lovely sketches! I too hesitate to get out into the cold and wind, although I know it’s just a matter of dressing properly. Silly.
January 9, 2013 at 8:46 am
Both photo and watercolors are absolutely beautiful! I too love to wonder and to be in wonder. I have a FB page I keep called Church of Wonder. I find there’s never a shortage of wondrous things to post there. Thank you for this lovely post.
January 9, 2013 at 10:45 am
I love your leaf sketches….so realistic! I too, forced myself out a couple of days ago into the garden…I still had a few bulbs to plant and leaves to rake but it felt so good to get out for some exercise and fresh air! C’mon Spring! 🙂
January 9, 2013 at 4:24 pm
That photo is absolutely gorgeous, as are the sketches. I suffer from the same reluctance to get out!
January 9, 2013 at 10:29 pm
beautiful sketches!
January 10, 2013 at 2:29 am
Beautiful sketches – remember: days are getting longer!
January 10, 2013 at 8:47 am
I am taking heart in the longer days.
January 11, 2013 at 2:33 am
Every single post of yours is so inspiring, and your pictures and sketches are stunning… Thank you, for constant inspiration.
January 11, 2013 at 10:24 am
Thank you for commenting. Glad you found my blog.