As the weather turns cooler, what is turning in your life, in your world? My husband moans about being cold as he stacks firewood. I moan about the darkness of mornings and evenings, but delight in fewer garden chores. November for me means open woods and open vistas. Without leaves on the trees, we’re invited to look through the woods and make discoveries.
Read MoreEarly Thursday morning, while sitting by a pond meditating, the first sliver of sun graced the side of my face and split me open with its brilliance. The sunbeam gradually expanded and spread warmth and light over my head, then slowly dimmed as the rays moved behind a tree.
Read MoreI love insects and every year delight in discovering a few new ones. In my small natural history library, I rediscovered a little paperback titled, “An Introduction to Massachusetts Insects" by Christopher W. Leahy.
Read MoreOn an overcast day at the end of September, I wandered into our back yard. The most dominant and obvious feature is a row of mature, large leafed rhododendrons. One bush drew me up to it and I put my face into the edge of it with leaves touching my cheeks.
Read MoreOne afternoon I was walking in the woods that rise up to the South of our home. The afternoon light slanting through the trees is always a favorite experience in these beautiful woods. I felt the ease and joy I always experience here. Not much here except large trees with very little ground cover.
Read MoreI love my forest bathing practice of going out in nature, becoming quiet, then opening my senses. I take in the day, the sky, etc. and follow what catches my attention. This practice consistently creates delightful nature connections and I hope to inspire others with this practice.
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