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Mads's avatar

I’m reading this just after coming back inside from writing my morning pages in the garden. I find myself pointing out all the things I notice while I’m writing, a stream of consciousness. The rowan tree is nearly ready to bloom but not yet. The forget-me-nots and apple blossoms fill the whole space with an abundance of pollen. I didn’t think of it as nature journaling til reading this but it really is!

I love your journal drawings and your writing, I hope you get to fill some pages with spring soon 🌞

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Linda Holford's avatar

Jan, I wish you abundant sunshine, warm days, and the unfolding of spring blooms! Here in Central Virginia spring came early, and unseasonably warm weather made it seem like it was on fast forward. Now the trees are all green and today I saw the first iris blooming. Sadly this season highlighted the effects climate change.

I mainly engage with nature by looking outside frequently. There are woods on three sides of the house. The other has a meadow and a view of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I feel incredibly fortunate. Since I have MS many other activities aren't readily available. My primary creative outlet is collage. Nature is definitely good for my mental health. And I like the concept of heart-thinking.

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