Motivation - Inspiration

Years ago I had a natural weaving hung on my bedroom wall full of gathered wonders found on hikes taken with friends and family. When I moved, it was to fragile to take with me... four years later, I have another one ready for mother nature's treasures. It motivates and inspires me to get outside more and be present to all that surrounds me. 

It's in the Present Moments...

Today while my soul aches with grief, I sit outside among the trees, the warmth of the sun, the birds and mother nature. She gently reminds me to stay in the present moment and gather the smallest of moments that can drift by without notice and allow them to soften the sharp edges.

"My smallest of moments"...

A postcard of shared sorrow and hope

A friends shared tears and laughter

A small package of thoughtfulness

A meal offered and shared

A welcoming place to be

Animals with unconditional love

Quiet time with healing space

A car taken care of and safe to travel

Projects to work on, made with loving hands and heart 

Surrounded with art that speaks and soothes

and...human kindness that connects us all.

Walk...

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."

John Muir

This is what I need right now... a walk with mother nature to make it all better!

Surprise...

Well... mother nature sure "surprised" me with a beautiful beautiful day. I opened all my windows and drank in all the coolness that was offered. It's July and a day like this is not something I ever expected but I am so grateful and full of JOY! Thank you mother nature for my surprise ~

Walk...

Everyday I'm interacting with mother nature while walking other peoples dogs. This gives me lots of opportunities to observe and bath in her beauty. The other day I posted about the Mimosa tree and now another awesome tree is in bloom ~ the Crape Myrtle. With its beautiful cluster of flowers, and when they start to drop off, leave behind this blanket of confetti that covers the ground. Just so pretty...

Brick and Mortar...

I'm so grateful today for Mother Nature and all her beauty. As I was driving around town, from one place to the next, surrounded by roads, cars, and buildings, all I could think of was how I just wanted to walk among the trees and breath! Breath in all the oxygen, hug a tree, dance in the leaves, smell the fragrance of the cool damp woods, and just be in that space. I'm grateful that I have a backyard that provides a small taste of all that and I can recharge and connect when needed.

Ocean...

The ocean waves offers peace and time for contemplation. Time to listen to mother nature as she speaks her soft whisper in the wind.

Hug...

As I stepped outside to check on my blueberry bushes I transplanted last week into pots so I could move them when needed, I just stopped. My back was to the sun, the air was a bit cool, and I just stood there feeling the rays of the sun on my back. It felt like a hug from mother nature... and it made me smile.

Thaws...

As the snow drips, the world thaws out and comes back alive. I love when we're all snowed in and the days are frozen. The noise of everyday is silenced and we're left only hearing mother nature and our own heart beat. I'm grateful for the few days we had, when time seemed to stand still, but life is not meant to be stagnate. I would not want to be frozen in this moment forever. But it was a nice change of pace.

Outside...

"Sometimes, you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be."

That's what nature does for me... It reminds me of who I am and what I want to continue to be. My son and I went for a walk today on a beautiful trail, took our shoes off and walked in the cool damp grass. Life is good... thank you mother nature for your gentle nudges and constant reminders.

Authentic Me...

The more I supplement what my body needs from "Mother Nature" the more authentic I feel. It's hard to explain but it's like when I walk in the woods, there is something there that I connect with and feels like "me." I remember trying different exercises over the course of my life and one time I tried yoga. It brought me that same connection and feeling " it's me.". Being a mother has ALWAYS brought me a connection that felt right, and my hope is, in this new stage of my life, I will continue to stay in tune with my mind,body,spirit and follow what makes me feels right, and "Authentically me!

Trashy...

Since my children were little they have been picking up random pieces of trash and cleaning up the world one piece at a time. The other day I picked up something I found on the ground and thought wouldn't it be nice if we each picked up one thing when we see it, we would have a cleaner world. Of course it would be nice if there wasn't trash to pick up but since we don't live in a perfect world, lets be kind to mother nature and not look for blame. It only takes each of us one present moment to make a difference...

Earth Day...

"Forget not that the Earth delights to feel your bare feet, and the wind longs to play with your hair."

Kahlil Gibran

I am honored to be on this earth, and so I pause in awe of Mother Nature and all that she provides.

Thank you...

A Present Moment in Spring...

It was a beautiful day of spring, celebrated with a picnic in the park and a walk around the trail drinking in the trees energy. My middle son and I enjoyed the moments and left feeling refreshed and renewed! Nothing regenerates my spirit like hanging out with Mother Nature.