Exploring, a way to refresh the soul...

Good morning, everyone!!!

​I do look forward to my every other week walk in the woods with my sister. Every time we head out we find new things we hadn't seen before. 

​This week we checked out all the new growth popping up all over the place. We even took a second walk with one of my sister's books on plants and trees to see if we could identify certain trees and plants. We successfully identified one LOL. But we walked out of there with a lot more to investigate and research.

​I also walked out of there with a short story idea :) 

​During these walks we not only touch base with nature but we also have deep talks. This time was on the recent deaths we'd both experienced. 

​There is just something about nature and the quiet of a woods that allows perspective to come into play. It proves you can walk the same path over and over and still find new things, you just have to be open to the adventure.

​I know for me these walks refresh my spirit and soul. I love being in touch with nature. Looking at the beauty that is just a few feet from the front door. 

​We walked around the lake. We walked the trails during one walk. We went off the beaten path during the other walk. We looked over our garden spot for the summer. (It will be tilled up next weekend). We set our date up to go get plants and checked out the seedlings my sister already started inside. 

​Everything revolved around the outdoors and just enjoying the fresh air. My kind of day LOL.

​I got home last night, ate supper, and went to bed. Definitely had a good night's sleep after all that walking :)

​Something we noticed about being in the woods. It seems warmer there this time of year. The trees block the wind. The valley is lower than anywhere else so the hills shelter you from the elements. It's just a beautiful place where you can set your soul free to just be. 

​Sometimes we just need those moments in life. Where you can breathe for a little bit. 

Well I guess I should start getting around and prepare for this day.

Everyone have a lovely day!!!

Blessings to all!!!










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