On Searching for Brilliance
- Jann Alexander
- May 26, 2014
- 1 min read
A Twist on Fall Color by Jann Alexander © 2014
“The gift of an image is that it provides a place to watch your soul.” —JAMES HILLMAN
During a typical colorless autumn in central Texas, I went in search of fall color at Lost Maples, where the heritage trees were said to produce brilliant persimmon hues. Instead, I found the sad faded colors and muted reflections of downed sycamores, reward enough in themselves. Finding no vivid hues, I focused on this place to watch my soul.
Then the lost maples threw me a twist—in the form of one lost maple leaf, a surprise along a rocky path, with all of the brilliance I’d yearned for. ♣
Lost Maple by Jann Alexander © 2014
Do unexpected rewards inspire you, too?
Some of the paths I’ve gone down are here at JannAlexander.com. Craving more autumn? Visit the Autumn Travel Theme at Where’s My Backpack?
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