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"unofficial" therapy - watching nature

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It's like venturing into a whole other world. That's a breath taking space, @Esterio ! Thank you for sharing.

Part of our space and the neighboring land is an old xmas tree farm. If you go back into the area that was first planted with the pines back in the early 80s, where it's mostly all dead now except for the very tops of some of the trees, especially on a day where the sun is bright and shining through the holes, lighting various paths among the thick carpet of pine needles, it's so freakin' cool. It feels like a fairy tale. So much life among the death if you take the time to really look, listen, and pay close attention. Such a priceless treasure to have access to.

The running water from the mountain stream is my next favorite spot....while kicked back on a big ol' exposed tree root that's almost a perfect recliner. Water. Such a sacred thing we all take for granted. So many waterways being poisoned by our choices each day. So many people no longer have access and are forced to buy it by the case from companies like Nestle who are buying up the waterways to sell it back to us. grrrr

I talk to the waters, the land, the trees, the plants, the animals, etc. all the time and offer them apologies on behalf of the human race. I also have to carry pocket fulls of tissues with me everywhere I go, as I cry at the drop of natural beauty each and every time, and I also live within ear shot of a dairy farm and hearing those heart-wrenching cries rips my heart out. I used to never think twice about many things animal related, but now I have a whole new view and respect for each and every one, especially as an abuse survivor. Venturing out into a society that frequently honors and seems to fancy death more than life in so many ways makes home sweet home and our little piece of nature my preferred spot much more often than not. I wish I could bottle up the feelings of contentment it conjures up to share with the whole world.
 
Thanks Tornadic Thoughts

The whole train passes through several micro climates and changes vegetation all the way. It is a beautiful place. I used to go there before it was made into a park and it was even more beautiful. Your description of your nature is very good thanks.
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It's been a very long time since I was involved in "official" therapy. I have discovered though, thr...
thanks for posting this. I have done this for years and friends and it really is a life saver. I saved some money and just bought some really good binoculars which help with wildlife watching. it does help

The beach is my go to when I get overwhelmed. Best therapy there is!
i like all places of nature, but the beach at all hours sunrise sunset late afternoon even middle of night does something for me; it is very grand iin experience
 
Where I live if I go outside early enough and sit quietly on the deck, about 4-5am ish sometimes the fox come out to scout around the garden or fire pit and play. They have to feel very comfortable about a space to walk around and play in it, especially so close to a house. Reminds me to enjoy the peace of the nature I live in more.
 
I have a view of the mountains and some forest out my window. I also sit outside most mornings and enjoy watching the birds do their thing on their own (no feeders needed, there is plenty of food for them around and about). It is all very peaceful and calming, agreed.
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I don't seem to be able up load pictures like I used to. I think I have lost that has I have not renewed my premium membership that must be why. Sorry I won't be uploading any more pictures until I am able to remedy that. Maybe there is another way just don't know how.
Peace be safe
Esterio
 
I totally get where you are all coming from on this one! The only times I am ever anger-free and completely at peace with the world and myself is when I am out in the bush with my dogs or sitting at the winow seat watching the birds and ChipnDale, the resident squirrel. I am a bush bunny and proud of it, Mother Earth is my kind of gal :)
 
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