After a fun but busy week – I slept well and woke up to a quiet and grey Sunday. I am happy for a cooler start than the previous days.

 In our household, I am usually the first to wake during the weekend. It is quiet outside. Everyone seems to be sleeping in. I heard nothing but my thoughts. 

It was the perfect time to go to my terrace/balcony garden to pick some strawberries. 
![photo_2022_06_26_20.57.31](https://images.ecency.com/DQmafELocsKC4Khs6viJP72sX3RWf1JxYUZPpcGPgUkWgP7/photo_2022_06_26_20.57.31.jpeg)

I stood there admiring the rest of my plants especially these lovely “bunch” of green tomatoes.
![photo_2022_06_26_21.02.28](https://images.ecency.com/DQmRSUMfW4Y5kzqRhzb6ZXyBv2scR3vyPzSrb3uqd38jALn/photo_2022_06_26_21.02.28.jpeg)

I am always in admiration of nature; on my balcony or these sturdy black poplars lining a city street. 
![photo_2022_06_26_21.06.48](https://images.ecency.com/DQmWNwtSuanTtfpFDC3JtqzwhsfZuW8PDUgDTyY4qp38RQG/photo_2022_06_26_21.06.48.jpeg)

I see beauty all around me and I am in awe; whether it is weeping willows dramatically and gracefully beautifying everywhere you see them,
![photo_2022_06_26_21.08.01](https://images.ecency.com/DQmf8YbZfCaLaWhSJCEBzaz89iKukThzigDa9ftFjm3FhH9/photo_2022_06_26_21.08.01.jpeg)

or the simply gorgeous scentless chamomile
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or beautiful blindeyes poppy.
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My thoughts then drift to the beach. I love walking there especially when it is almost empty like in this photo;
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when my main distraction are birds who are not at all disturbed by my presence.
![photo_2022_06_26_21.14.00](https://images.ecency.com/DQmTjBidPPiSaK5it92ruir3GQHu17NxyKwqYjWeeZnhvRV/photo_2022_06_26_21.14.00.jpeg)

However, it is Sunday morning and I am at home. 

It is tranquil and sublime indeed but no need to dream. I can enjoy this hanging heartleaf philodendron with its beautiful leaves, 
![photo_2022_06_26_21.15.07](https://images.ecency.com/DQmSw3Snx3Vi178eWbZGJyToMo3XBnTgNAeqf5pJoUcDbZV/photo_2022_06_26_21.15.07.jpeg)

these orchids standing elegantly which always bring me joy
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or this pot with peace lilies with its many blooms.
![photo_2022_06_26_21.16.45](https://images.ecency.com/DQmagnBVLtfcGW6xqwMCMA9541mBrEj6QFhK2JhmMbYyTvA/photo_2022_06_26_21.16.45.jpeg)

Now I make myself a cup of mint tea (picked from my garden). 
I will enjoy its therapeutic fragrance and continue to savour the stillness....... until my home and the city awaken.
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Inspired by Sublime Sunday and Beautiful Sunday from @ace108 and @c0ff33a 

*Photos are made by me*