Finding Beauty in Change

By Belinda Haverdill | September 13, 2023
Finding Beauty in Change - Image of Belinda Haverdill in front of the field of Sunflowers mentioned in this blog.

At times it is hard for me to believe I have resided in North Carolina for more than twenty years. What initially drew me to Union County, NC, was the presence of small churches, family farms, and winding roads through beautiful, untouched areas of nature. I laugh at the memory of realizing most of the…

Read More

Transformation

By Belinda Haverdill | May 19, 2023
Transformation. Silhouette of a dragonfly sitting on the tip of a plant in front of a sunset sky.

During a walk, not so long ago, I heard a sound I have not heard in a while. It was the sound of leaves in the trees being rustled by the wind. Such a different sound than when the branches are bare during the winter months. It touched my heart with joy to hear this…

Read More

The Energy of Fall’s Presence

By spiralpath | October 12, 2019 |
The Energy of Fall's Presence. Image of trees in a forest covered in fall-colored leaves. A small stream of sunlight shines through the trees.

For several weeks now, I have been hearing the excitement in the voices of people around me regarding the glimpses of fall weather that are arriving. There are hopes of cooler days and nights that coax the brilliant colors from the leaves of the trees. Everyone seems to have more energy prompted by fall’s presence.…

Read More