today I turned 47 and to celebrate I got a tattoo.
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the last several years have had so much intensity, so many changes + lessons that turning 47 (a prime number) seemed significant.
big feels and much reflection brings a quiet and contemplative day.
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the ouroboros is the most perfect symbol for a tattoo signifier.
I am most curious what this new year will bring.
Thank you @enchantedfables for making my tattoo dreams come true š
we have a birdbath in our yard and viewing the visitors is truly one of the best ways to spend a moment or two.
certainly one of my all time favourite activities.
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last night was very dynamic in the trees and air but this sweet scene stole our hearts.
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the resident starlings having a bath make for soul medicine š
having lived here for most of my life, this was the first time Iāve been to what is known as Dracās Castle.
so many photos have been taken here and I imagine no two pictures are alike with the volumes of graffiti - which I find utterly fascinating.
I love seeing the moss and lichen upon the relics of dead colonial construction. the forest is dissolving and renewing the decaying structures - but there is still an uneasy energy there.
we lingered but for a short while before continuing on.
the medicine of spring cannot be undervalued.
to hear birdsong fill the air, to see their winged bodies fluttering from tree limb to tree limb and bouncing on the ground looking for food fills my heart with so much joy.
renewal. the joyous energy of sun warmth on the skin and to feel the breeze teasing us of what is in store.
I never cease to be filled with utter exaltation.
when life feels heavy to take a moment and observe my feathered neighbours going about the spring dance I feel a little more capacity, I feel encouraged to stay the course. all will be well.
I sprinkled a variety of flower seeds and wandered through the garden taking in the sights of the rhubarb awakening and the Asian pear tree confidently budding.
it begins again!
human neighbours are emerging too - the sounds of digging, repairing, and relishing the fresh air and spilling laughter over the fences is becoming more and more common. we emerge too!
now to contend with the violence of pollen. I remain pragmatic š
when the world feels like itās going to hell in a hand basket I go home to the wilds.
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walking in the rain is never a deterrent, either. I actually love a sloshy, mucky walk.
I love getting home wet and dirty and tired - but utterly refreshed and happy.
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the sounds and colours and textures are good for my brain and system. birdsong and elemental changes in the season bring me back to my centre.
the smell of rain and earth and forest composting back into itself is magic.
add some moving water and I am happy as a clam.
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I appreciate noticing all the small changes and truly believe it is relational; to see and be seen.
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thank you for being here š
the sweetest little video made by @nas_arda
being in the forest ~ bathing in the sounds, sights and smells is the medicine of the highest calibre.
and to be accompanied by fine humans makes it even better.
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donāt forget to bring tea!
oh yāall.
itās feeling heavy.
my heart and chest hurt and I have been moving through these last couple of days in a blur.
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anxiety and sadness.
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today I went for a walk with some lovely humans. each of us have at least one person that is personally affected by this situation. it is intense.
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nature medicine was the only way today. we walked with intension and presence - a sound walk.
everything looks and feels different today.
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many quiet moments being in complex feelings.
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take care of yourselves š
it has been quiet in our world.
health challenges, family/community focus and a pensive response to the world in general. we are being gentle on ourselves.
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walks in nature are our ways to boost ourselves, to centre and nourish a challenging time.
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to walk in company with few words and shared delight is a treasure.
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it was sunny but chilly on our walk today. small leaves on some bushes are starting to show and there is quite a lot of new growth on certain trees.
spring is a month away and you can see/feel the energy building up in anticipation.
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the sound of water always clears my head and takes away some of the anxiety.
