Sharing the Moment

Morning all...no, we don't have snow today, these photos were taken a week or two ago now, on the 6th February.
The weather here today in North Yorkshire is disgusting. Quite honestly, there's no other word for it. Its cold and grey,  with very low cloud (this view of my beloved hills has practically  disappeared) and there's that pesky drizzly rain.The sort of rain that doesn't look much, but makes one very wet if one is brave enough to venture out in it.

If you've been following my blog a while, you will be familiar with this view of mine.
You will know that when I'm up in the Attic, sitting in the little window seat, I look out over the rooftops of my town to these hills beyond.
You will have seen this view now in various weathers, at various times of day, through all four seasons as I have often shared it with you.
Spring, summer, autumn, winter.
Sunshine and scudding cloud, sparkling frost, glistening snow, fog, mist and rain.
Morning, afternoon and evening, sunrise and sunset.
I've watched in awe as the weather and the seasons have played out so beautifully across these hills.

6th February, around 4.45pm, a Friday.
A time of day when I am usually in the kitchen cooking, or potterng around downstairs with the Little People.
A time of day when I am busy, and usually oblivious to the world outside my window.
But on this particular day, I had run up to the attic to find something, and the moment I came into the room I could sense the light. It was golden. And as I ducked down to take in the view, the beauty of it almost took my breath away.
I ran down two flights of stairs to get the camera, back up two flights of stairs to get back to that view. To drink it in, to lose myself in the moment.

It was such a magical moment, I can't quite find the words to describe it to you.
It was a feeling of such gratitude for all that is around us, for the simple beauty of life and nature which is right there, right outside our windows if we can only take a while to stop and observe.
We so often take our world for granted, or else the beauty of certain moments is simply missed as we hustle and bustle through our days.
Yet sometimes we do get to catch the moment.
Get to hold it, cherish it, appreciate it and share it.

Thank you for sharing it with me.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comments

[Kathy Prickett]

So stunningly gorgeous Lucy. I admire and love nature like this also. More times than not I either don't have my camera in reach or the battery has run down. Thank you so much for sharing in the beauty.

[Umm Hibaat]

Beautiful. Lucy, I always come to your blog to brighten MY day and it always does. Thank you!!!

[Karen]

Love those pictures, Lucy. I hate to say but we have had a lovely sunny day here in Sussex. My oldest son only wore a t.shirt when we went shopping and the warmth has brought on the crocus and daffodils. Plenty of colour inside your house to keep you cheerful whilst its grey outside.Karenx

[boo]

Envy you your beautiful view!! And especially the precious time you have to sit and enjoy it!! Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics!!

[Rebecca]

Beautiful pictures Lucy - you really are blessed to have such a view! I love that syrupy sort of light you get at certain times - it turns everything golden and wonderful! Sigh.

[Kar]

What a wonderful view Luce. I too get lost in different scenes around where we live. Especially when hiking. I will just stop in the middle of the trail and just lose myself in the moment. Isn't it wonderful when something just takes your breath away and for a moment nothing in the world matters except the beautiful sight before you.

toodles! xxxx

[Regina]

Hi Lucy
You have a very nice view!!!
Just wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a nice evening,
Regina

[Julie]

you do have the most amazing view from your attic, but it's also so true that we can miss so much of the beauty around us through always looking for the next thing. Blogging, and especially your blog, is teaching me to savour the precious moments in life, be that beautiful views or Barbie's exploits, because all too soon they'll have gone. x

[cathleen]

Thank you, Lucy, for sharing your golden moments. You do have an awesome view at all times of the year, in any weather. I really always enjoy your 'view from the attic window' posts. Hope the rest of your day is full of delightful little moments to treasure.

[alisonb2]

Breath taking! The size of the moon shows just how big space seems. Thank you for taking the time out to post in what must be a busy half term week!

[Tzugumi]

Thank you for alway sharing this moments with us. I'm a new reader of your blog and I like to see all the little things you do, I enjoy your photos and your words. You seem to be a very kind and sweet person :)
Sorry for my bad english!

[Alison]

gorgeous view..I would sit there all day watching the world go by:-)

[Sandie]

Thank you for sharing it with us.

[Alex Mason]

Gorgeous view x

[Janette]

hiya,

such a lovely view, I think if I had your view I'd never leave the atticxx
Janette
xx

[Pam]

You have the ability to lift the spirits,
such wonderful posts. Thank you. Have you ever considered being a councellor?( spelling?)Best wishes and long may you continue to blog.

[Bertie Meadows]

Hello Lucy, such a lovely post. It's so true, we do need to appreciate those special moments don't we. That veiw is magnificent. Hope you are enjoying the half term. No drizzle here yet!
Bertie x

[simone]

Thank you for sharing such a magnificent view with us Lucy. If only all our window views could be so spectacular! Thanks for commenting on the crochet post. I will get around to using a good quality wool for my next project. I just wanted to see if I still had the touch first!!! I think I am becoming a little addicted to it!