I just had a walk in the woods. It was very soothing. I found the damp green smell of slightly soggy Northwest woods, barely ripe blackberries (Papa Tom's favorite kind!), perfectly ripe huckleberries that made me miss Molly-pop, my grandniece and once-and-future huckleberry hunting pal, and a couple of not too shy rabbits that sat still while I checked them out.
But, most importantly I think, I found spots where no human eyes were on me. I am such a self-conscious creature; it is all but impossible for me to relax when people can see me. But there in the woods, even with human sounds all around, I was alone.
I think I'll be heading out to those woods every day for a while.
Traveling, sleeping
2 hours ago
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Walking in the woods can be so relaxing. We hike at our local state park and also just walk on a little trail we raked out in the woods of our own wooded yard and it's amazing how a little calm and quiet in nature can make such a big change in how one feels.
Oh, the last comment was from Kathy at http://www.needleandspade.com -- I had to login with my AIM ID so I couldn't leave my URL.
I'm glad you have found a place to just BE. It's so important. {{hugs}}
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I quoted you today on Just Add Light and Stir, so you'll be soothing other people even while you're out alone in the soft woods.
http://justaddlightandstir.blogspot.com/2011/07/l-words.html
I quoted you today on Just Add Light and Stir, so you'll be soothing other people even while you're out alone in the soft woods.
http://justaddlightandstir.blogspot.com/2011/07/l-words.html
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