Moments of Bliss

Today was a glorious day. A day full of those blissful moments when nature shines in all her autumn beauty and I can delight in life's simple pleasures.


It was a day to celebrate life. A day to appreciate the simple joys of my family and friends. Of enjoying my garden and having a great game of croquet with my friend Mary, in the Domain under mount Te Aroha.


With all the news of war and killing, of famine and poverty overseas and all political posturing in this country it is good to take a step back and focus on the moment and just enjoy the beauty of the rich colours pf the autumn leaves, of late blooming roses, of fruit picked from the trees and vegetables from the garden.


I really enjoy the simple pleasures such as making crab apple or rose hip jelly, homemade soups and chocolate muffins of smelling fresh mown grass and autumn bonfires; of hearing the tuis in my kowhai tree or the incoming ducks to the nearby wetlands with the duck shooting season upon us again - how do they know when it's that time of year again?


Yes, on a day like today that began with a crisp chilly morning, then blossomed into clear blue skies, warm sun a gentle breeze I enjoyed moments of sheer bliss at being alive. 


Today was a 'Carpe diem' day when I could seize the day, enjoy the moment.and give thanks for moments of bliss and simple pleasures.