I never allow myself to be **consumed** into any *fad*, *craze* or *trend*. Appreciation for life and your surroundings can be more precious and endeering than any piece of gear, tech or upgrade! Sure, you have to have some gear in order to sustain a level of comfort and security. Do we need to keep seeking out MORE? I don't think so. Functionality is key. As a prepper, I like to get out in different conditions and take in the world in order to 'live'.<center>![THE LEAVES ARE FALLING.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRXgom5GF4yh7TtMyLf7QcXgkjJGBCdNoQPCmXR3nxVqt/THE%20LEAVES%20ARE%20FALLING.JPG)</center>On the face of it, life is simple. Cut out all the rush, hype and speed of modern day media and where are we?
<center>![AUTUMN LEAVES.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmesf6zrKPKzHfAjfZFgUKAd5dQdJpfnxbRvJo2PrikoNN/AUTUMN%20LEAVES.JPG)</center>I took these photos with a bit of patience, silence and thought. They literally took 30 minutes of my time, but the effects of stopping and understanding what was happening on the ground definately puts things into perspective.
<center>![Black and White Flora.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYH9S5NRtqaeC2xwpjDk9LTbTx1MhqSnZeqy25bmu7KAr/Black%20and%20White%20Flora.jpg)</center>
## My Point
We are a mere fraction of the timescale and chain of life. The plants and trees, although now Winter, go through their cycles again and again. Don't let life pass you by. Ensure your protection and future, but also take time out to live and enjoy life.
<center>![SELECTIVE AUTUMN PHOTO.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeYb2gi3ynef4TxsQ6wsY4NeNEWpLHyCWo5f9P7g3uFMp/SELECTIVE%20AUTUMN%20PHOTO.JPG)</center>
Strange how things stand out when we look at colours selectively.
<center>![PHOTOGRAPHY WITH YELLOW.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbNF2qMxgkS69XqtcaDuUksL3Sufd5FrU4mwdesRgrhLz/PHOTOGRAPHY%20WITH%20YELLOW.JPG)</center>Hope you enjoyed the photos.