WE READ THE WEATHER like tealeaves wanting to know what the future will hold. But the changing skies that hang over my personal pathways are seldom that clear as I peer into the gray and sometimes shimmering patterns.
I like to peek into my tomorrows for hints of what I should wear when I venture outdoors … although boots and an umbrella are an easy guess this time of year. I also welcome the sweeter forecasts that are often tucked inside of fortune cookies to ponder longer term goals.
But looking too far ahead drains color from the day. And predictions are never as black and white as they seem in the plot of an old movie. With my crystal ball of hindsight, I know what true dramas unfolded for the people who starred in the classics. I prefer the chapters in my own life to remain a mystery.
Is the future written in the stars or yet to be determined as we make choices along life’s way? I tend to believe the latter but perhaps it is a wizard's mix of both. Whatever the brew, it seems joyful surprises can be revealed around any corner and inspiration concealed in the ups and downs of the weather.
An insightful message can even be hidden in a 1999 computer game called The Longest Journey bought as a Christmas gift over a decade ago. I treasure these words from a character named Cortez who says to the heroine: “You see, señorita, mystery is important. To know everything, to know the whole truth, is dull. There is no magic in that. Magic is not knowing, magic is wondering about what and how and where.”To view more sights from around the globe visit Our World.
Copyright by Penelope Puddlisms
Very true, my friend. The future is best unknown.
ReplyDeleteWe've been in Red Deer for a couple of days, Dick and Lindy and I, and I'm reading your blog post and thinking how much I always love Crescent Beach.
I'll call you after we're home and settled in a day or so.
K
Excellent post. The photography is beautiful and the words insightful.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and insightful post and great photos too. Thanks Maria.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful sky! :)
ReplyDeleteYour words certainly apply to me and my family today. Superb and very insightful post! Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
I love the quote about mysteries being magical!
ReplyDeleteOur weather tends to be overcast this time of year too with air crossing the Great Lakes that are still unfrozen.
Great post, but very deep for me!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI myself, would not like what holds for me in the future, I go day by day. But weather wise, I would like to know, because it is always helpful especially our weekend visit to to the monarch preserve. It was foggy and cold (below 60) and the butterflies hardly opened their wings.
ReplyDeleteThat aside, I love this post! and your skies are pretty, which are the types I would love to take photos at.
I visited earlier and coming back to post. Very insightful words and wonderful photography as always.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. There is indeed plenty of mystery in the future, no matter how you look at it!
ReplyDeleteI nodded all the time while reading. Thank you for expressing what I’ve had in my mind in such a nice way that I can’t myself. You have a way with words, Penelope! Our life consists of constant series of choices... we make our way, however, there’s something beyond us. Without worrying too far, let’s celebrate today’s blessings and look forward to tomorrow’s mystery. Sad things could happen, but like changing skies, everything never stays the same. I believe Nature is the only truth and constant changing nature manifests it. I love your photos.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, it's easy to see, you put a great deal of thought into your posts.
ReplyDeleteI agree - who wants to live in a world with no surprises?
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
beautiful post and photos. have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous, lyrical post. That looking too far ahead biz sure does bleach the life out of life!
ReplyDeleteYour first pic is my favorite - yes, so true, farmers know how to look at the sky and predict the weather -they don't need the eve. news on TV for that")
ReplyDeleteVery thought provoking post. I would like to live for today, but yes, sometimes tend to think about future too.
ReplyDeleteWise words Mysterie lets your imagination run wild and every possible outcome is possible
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies on the pictures