Patience
On my last day, I decided to explore the surrounding nature. The past days I have been in a constant fog. One moment the skies cleared and I could see the vast mountain landscape. I didn't realise how high up I was. A few hundred meters above sea level at least. The mountain lodge I'm staying is a skiers dream; to be able to start from the top of the mountain and not worry about getting a lift. I look forward to returning again for some skiing when the days are longer and the sun is higher. This trip was dedicated toward my nature photography and resting at the spa. There is something about this time of year that just invites me to rest and restore. And that is exactly what I did. I definitely needed it and feel I have more clarity on certain areas of my life now.
When I was walking among the snow covered trees, I could feel the peace in the air. I could sense the trees were sleeping. It reminded me that I don't need to be in this hyper energetic state all the time. I don't need to be doing things all the time. I too can rest, be calm and patient. So now that it what I'm practicing. The state of being calm. Being here reminds me of what calm feels like. Throughout my day now, I use that feeling as a baseline reference. To remind myself of the feeling and to shift my energy so I can feel calm in the storms of life.
With only four hours of daylight I made the most of my time outdoors before returning to my room hotel room and the warm atmosphere of this beautiful lodge. I have dreamt for years to stay at a lodge like this. I'm so grateful I have the opportunity to experience this beautiful warm and welcoming place in the beautiful Nordic fjäll world.
One night the sky was incredibly clear. The moonlight woke me up. I stayed awake in the early hours of the morning hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, but unfortunately no dancing skies. I tried to take a photo of the moon. Since my camera settings weren't set up correctly I ended up with this interesting image. Doesn't it look like an alien figure holding the moon?
