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This was beautiful and truly spoke deeply to me. I am trying to cultivate moving people, experiences from my head into my heart. I live so much of my life on automatic–sometimes it seems like my day is one big “to do” list. Stop. Look. Go. So simple yet profound
We live in the mountains of western North Carolina and how we arrived here is a miracle in itself. We are surrounded by national forests, over 200 waterfalls, hiking and biking. An added bonus is that we have white squirrels. OUr house is comfy, warm and our feeders attract all kinds of birds, squirrels and chipmunks. I look out my windows and am amazed at how much this feeds me. We moved from a house on the top of a mountain with lots of land. I was concerned how I would “fit”...
We live in the mountains of western North Carolina and how we arrived here is a miracle in itself. We are surrounded by national forests, over 200 waterfalls, hiking and biking. An added bonus is that we have white squirrels. OUr house is comfy, warm and our feeders attract all kinds of birds, squirrels and chipmunks. I look out my windows and am amazed at how much this feeds me. We moved from a house on the top of a mountain with lots of land. I was concerned how I would “fit” into a neighborhood, but I find having compassionate folks all around me is an added blessing in an already blessed home.
Sadly, my mom taught me that the world is a scary dangerous place. I have had to overcome a lot of fears and doubts in my life. THe biggest issue for me tody is that as my husband and I age, I become anxious about our future as I see neighbors & friends having to leave their long-cherished homes and move closer to children or into retirement communities. I try to live in the present moment and be very grateful for all that I have and all that I am.
Thank you for your kind words. May your Christmas be filled with love, wonder and promise for the new Year.
How can I improve the world right now? For the past 4 years my husband and I have raised monarch caterpillars in our home, tagged the monarchs and released them to their journey to Mexico. We have almost 70 caterpillars in various stages of growth. Since only 10% of the monarch caterpillars left out of doors survive to become monarchs we feel that we are helping this threatened species – in our own small way – make a comeback. So my days are full of finding caterpillars, feeding them an...
How can I improve the world right now? For the past 4 years my husband and I have raised monarch caterpillars in our home, tagged the monarchs and released them to their journey to Mexico. We have almost 70 caterpillars in various stages of growth. Since only 10% of the monarch caterpillars left out of doors survive to become monarchs we feel that we are helping this threatened species – in our own small way – make a comeback. So my days are full of finding caterpillars, feeding them and cleaning..We feel honored to be able to make this small contribution.
I hope my path will be littered with acts of kindness – both large and small – both to humans and to our planet. My sister once bought me a framed photo which said “We will be known by the tracks we leave behind.” I hope that my tracks will be worth following by others – (hopefully, though, they will not emulate some of the “mistakes” I have made–but isn’t that how we learn and grow and make better choices?)
This piece is the best I have read in years – maybe ever. Dr. Kimmerer’s wisdom and the beauty of her words moves me to tears. I have always felt a great kinship with nature and was a volunteer with a wildlife rehabilitator for many years. Animals have taught me so much! It sickens me at how we have treated our fellow creatures on this planet. But I continue to do what I can-we now raise monarch caterpillars, tag and release the butterflies when they are ready. it is a very s...
This piece is the best I have read in years – maybe ever. Dr. Kimmerer’s wisdom and the beauty of her words moves me to tears. I have always felt a great kinship with nature and was a volunteer with a wildlife rehabilitator for many years. Animals have taught me so much! It sickens me at how we have treated our fellow creatures on this planet. But I continue to do what I can-we now raise monarch caterpillars, tag and release the butterflies when they are ready. it is a very small thing but so healing. I would love to see more articles by this wise woman.
I love the image of being a patchwork quilt of blessings – the blessings we bestow and the blessings we receive can by so varied yet all are welcome and wonderful
Watching wildlife, trees, plants, creeks, rivers and oceans givesme a feeling of connectedness that fills me with joy.
What a beautiful and intentional way to keep growing, learning and showing gratitude. Because I am very much a nature person, I love the idea of learning something new each day about the incredible world in which we live
Thank you so much for your post, Sheila. The downside of compassion for the earth and it creatures is that it is very painful to see how we treat our planet and other species who live here with us. Have not come up with a good way to deal with with the pain I feel so often. Maybe others have suggestions?
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