I realize I have blogged about our koi pond before.  And, posting daily, I will probably do so again.  I have to say I think this is the best picture I have ever photographed and I was just outside feeding the fish.  I can see how the famed French Impressionist Monet was obsessed with light and shadow, the reflection upon the water, and the blooms themselves.  We were lucky enough to tour his home in Giverny (which I will blog about later) and I was fascinated to learn he would paint different parts of his pond every day consistent with the movement of the sun so as to try and capture the same light each time.  I recently introduced my little one to Disney’s Pocahontas and I am reminded of the beginning lyrics to “Just Around the Riverbend” where Pocahontas sings:

“What I love most about rivers is:
You can’t step in the same river twice
The water’s always changing, always flowing

Perhaps that is why I love our little pond so.  There is always something different to admire:  the way the water flows down the waterfalls, the ripples they create, the way the surface dapples when it rains, watching the fish languidly swim, fanning their fins in between the lily pads; noticing the pond’s reflection in moonlight, the sunlight, and marveling at its quiet stillness when it has almost completely iced over.  A continual source of comfort and joy; it replenishes my spirit and is simply a reflection upon peace and beauty, and taking the time to slow down enough to savor it.  Wherever you are I hope this finds you reflecting over coffee, or wine, or tea and enjoying some down time yourself.  Maybe you have a good book or will be taking a long walk.  Regardless, I wish you your own time and place to find your tranquility in bloom.