Mystic Mountains
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emerald green peaks
white fog covers the valley
magical moments
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After hiking in the rain at a nearby park, my friend Steven and I stopped at this beautiful vista aptly called Artist Point for a wonderful view of cascading mountains, river, and valley below. We were treated with this magical view of mist and clouds hovering all over the region. I sure am glad we took the long way home! It was the perfect cap to a day filled with gratitude. I really enjoyed the day, even hiking in the rain, getting wet, slowing down, and enjoying the moment.
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To stand there and admire that view has to be magical. I culd write there for hours.
Have a great day my friend. Hope it brings you light, love, and inspiration.
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Great idea Drew. Maybe we can both use this scene to stir our muses. Thanks for the kind wishes.
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Worth the hike even in the rain. The view never disappoints.
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Agreed. Thanks Bel.
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Beautiful as always, Brad. I hope your 9 to 5 job is going well. I am glad you are still finding a bit of time to blog.
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Thank you Robbie. The job’s a grind but I’m grateful for the income and chance to keep blogging.
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Wow! What a spot Brad….Just so beautiful and a tad mysterious 🙂 Great words to match the images. Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well….VK
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Thanks VK. It was a wonderful cap to the hike. Hugs!
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looks so wonderful brad! i love the name “artist point” – i can see why. so happy you got out and enjoyed some beautiful nature immersion at leisure! yay!
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Yes, it’s a beautiful spot and was a much-needed nature immersion! Thanks Tania. 🙂
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It looks beautiful there! Your poem definitely captured the essence of the photo 🙂 Enjoy your time in the mystical mountains!
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Thanks Kaitlyn. I enjoyed my mountain time immensely. 🙂
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That is so beautiful to feel the rain all over u and hiking in this wonderful magical place and the clouds beckoning to move with joy and happiness. A lovely poem too.😊😊😊😊😊
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Thanks Kamal. I love your perspective of letting the rain and clouds caress me and add to the joy of my day. It was a day of wonder, presence, and gratitude. ❤
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Great to hear that, Brad and such a lovely place.👍👍👍🏾
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What a lovely poem and place! It’s been a while since I hiked in the rain, but I still remember that feeling of being totally immersed in nature. Good thing it was summertime. 🙂 Glad you got to experience the magic.
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Thanks JoAnna. Immersed is the perfect word for my day hiking in the woods and being present with everything, especially the weather. I’m grateful I was able to surrender and enjoy.
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I love the ethereal look of mist on mountains, definitely magical!
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Me too Andrea. I’m glad you could share in the magic.
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Wow Brad! Captivating view! And I love your take on all the beauty ….. further magnified with your awesome gratitude! ❤️
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Thanks for the beautiful comment Yeka. Hugs..
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Thanks for adding the link here. ARKANSAS! I know so little about the state, but now I know it includes an amazing visit called Artist Point. When I close my eyes now, I can imagine the mystical things that are taking place there. W O W.
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Thanks Pam. I know you would like it in person but clearly, your imagination is working fine too! 🙂
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🙂 Thanks for that.
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You’re welcome!
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You captured this beautiful experience in your lovely haiku. 🦋
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed my journey. 🙂
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SO lovely, Brad!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it Julie. We were lucky and grateful to see all the mist.
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Thanks Julie!
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Wow. Just wow. Mountains are where I’m at home and these are beautiful!! What a view! I can imagine you did feel refreshed after a hike like that. There’s something so magical about finding the perfect spot in nature. Looks like you found it!
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Agreed Holly. It was a wonderfully refreshing hike and view. I love the mountains too!
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What a lovely experience! That fog is gorgeous. I’m just getting back to the mountains and am grateful for moments like these, as well. Nature is truly a balm, so healing no matter what you’re going through.
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Agreed. Nature mountains and mist are wonderful balks for our body and spirit. Welcome back to the mountains.
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