In the Garden of Chatham Manor - Fredericksburg, VA
In the Garden of Chatham Manor – Fredericksburg, VA
In the Garden of Chatham Manor - Fredericksburg, VA
In the Garden of Chatham Manor – Fredericksburg, VA

Today I needed a break. A walk in the garden would have been nice.

I needed some solitary tranquility.

Backyard of Chatham Manor - Fredericksburg, VA
Backyard of Chatham Manor – Fredericksburg, VA

I needed to hold court in the backyard and look over the town.

Walking to the Gazebo at Chatham Manor - Fredericksburg, VA
Walking to the Gazebo at Chatham Manor – Fredericksburg, VA
Gazebo at Chatham Manor - Fredericksburg, VA
Gazebo at Chatham Manor – Fredericksburg, VA

I needed a stroll without anybody pulling on me.

Gate at Chatham Manor - Fredericksburg, VA
Gate at Chatham Manor – Fredericksburg, VA

In reality, I did not get the things I needed today. But I got them once upon a time, and I used my mind to call up this scene again. As long as we are in control of our own minds we can be free no matter where our physical body is.