Nature grounds me, teaches me acceptance, reminds me how temporary my problems are, and helps me understand both the power and the insignificance of this moment in time. A few more things I’ve learned…
Tag: ecotherapy
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Nature and Connection
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September Moments
September Momentts from Little Piney September was a hot and humid month of natural disasters and human suffering, As September finally passed, we were shocked by a senseless act of violence on the first day of October. In the midst of great human suffering, I am grateful for the peace and comfort that nature provides.Continue reading
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So Much Has Happened: Time to Reconnect with Nature
A month has passed since I last sat down to write about life at Little Piney. So much has happened this spring and summer that I haven’t had time to absorb the changes. My youngest daughter and her fiancé, David, were married in May after months of planning and preparation. She was a beautiful bride,Continue reading
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Ecotherapy and Nature Connection–Healing and Thriving Naturally
Something changes in my body and mind when I turn down the tree-lined dirt road to Little Piney. I start to relax and feel calm. I roll down the windows, drive slowly, and take in the sounds of birds. By the time I pull up the to the house, I am smiling and sayingContinue reading
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Spring Flies By Like a Butterfly
Spring at Little Piney Spring flies by like a butterfly–beautiful, colorful, swiftly gone. I know it’s not over yet, but in the flurry of over-scheduled days away from Little Piney, I feel a sense of loss. I didn’t have enough days with the Bluebonnets which are already going to seed, or with the Cedar WaxwingsContinue reading