I can really relate. I'm so grateful to have such a beautiful space on my doorstep that I can return to when being around people leaves me feeling ungrounded.
And yes - the crows (I think mine are crows not ravens) have been doing that here too! Only at this time of year. It's quite the spectacle when the sky is suddenly full of them. I've been meaning to look it up and find out what they are up to. I think I might do a piece on crows soon so I'll save it for then.
I recently went on a short hike with another person, and while it was nice to have company, it felt rushed. I can walk fast, but for me, walking and hiking are about being present and enjoying what's around me. I like to stop to look at the plants or watch birds. Sometimes I feel like other people only have the destination in mind. That hike felt a bit like just walking to reach a destination and then heading straight back, rather than pausing to marvel at the nature around me on the way. Because if you never pause, you don't notice those tiny creatures like caterpillars.
Yes, exactly. If I know I'm going with someone, I now resign myself to the fact that I'll miss out on so many things. It's such a paradox isn't it? It's nice to walk with someone, chat etc, but then it's also nice to have the solitude to just 'be'.
I agree, slowing down and noticing everything around you is so much more fulfilling than just walking along and not noticing anything. So often, people pass me because apparently, walking fast to their destination is a higher priority than seeing is...In the meantime, I have observed numerous things they have missed!
I can really relate. I'm so grateful to have such a beautiful space on my doorstep that I can return to when being around people leaves me feeling ungrounded.
And yes - the crows (I think mine are crows not ravens) have been doing that here too! Only at this time of year. It's quite the spectacle when the sky is suddenly full of them. I've been meaning to look it up and find out what they are up to. I think I might do a piece on crows soon so I'll save it for then.
Ah amazing! I always feel drawn to both crows and ravens, they are amazing creatures. And their flight acrobatics are awesome!
I recently went on a short hike with another person, and while it was nice to have company, it felt rushed. I can walk fast, but for me, walking and hiking are about being present and enjoying what's around me. I like to stop to look at the plants or watch birds. Sometimes I feel like other people only have the destination in mind. That hike felt a bit like just walking to reach a destination and then heading straight back, rather than pausing to marvel at the nature around me on the way. Because if you never pause, you don't notice those tiny creatures like caterpillars.
Yes, exactly. If I know I'm going with someone, I now resign myself to the fact that I'll miss out on so many things. It's such a paradox isn't it? It's nice to walk with someone, chat etc, but then it's also nice to have the solitude to just 'be'.
I love you that you have had time to recharge after family visiting. and I love that Maya Angelou quote!!
Thankyou 🥰
I agree, slowing down and noticing everything around you is so much more fulfilling than just walking along and not noticing anything. So often, people pass me because apparently, walking fast to their destination is a higher priority than seeing is...In the meantime, I have observed numerous things they have missed!
Yes, definitely!