I overused my digital device this morning by taking the time from my own writing to read your post. But sometimes it’s worth it, because, in this case, your post was so well written it gave me the sense of being out there birding at Baca Park right alongside you. Of sitting on the cool Earth and looking at you to say, “Wow, it’s pretty wonderful we made ourselves get outside to play in nature.”
Great shot of the flicker. I’ve long admired the species but have never seen a mother nesting on her eggs. 🪺
Oh thank you Be--and thanks for giving my writing your eyeballs even while your own writing was waiting for your attention!
It was so fun to have happened upon the flickers mating in a fleeting moment, and then to watch her go inside the hollow trunk--that led me to check that hole each day. She watches me back as I stare at her. And if I look too long she tucks back inside. But I know that head is gonna pop back out if I wait long enough. <3
I spend a lot of my resting time scrolling fb and listening to ytbs, I am addicted to them, because I want to know what my fellow humans are doing, and of course, I want to know when something 'big' may affect 'me'... all while reminding myself that what will be will be, and always enlarging my view of 'what is' ... how we all got here ...who we are... what's the plan...the more I listen, the more a part of it all I feel...there are so many things I could be 'doing', making, creating, but with my low energy, it has redirected me from all that to just addapting to the imediate things in my life that require my 'full health' attention along with the basic 'functioning' required to live the basic...and lately have finally dropped the guilt of not achieving more than that, perhaps that is the real form of 'retirement' haha ...yes, nature holds the answers, watching and listening to it, if nothing else 'feeling' it's real peace...
I have found that the most precious and healing time of my life is my daily walks with my dog without my phone. I now revel in the beauty and sounds of nature and I can really listen. The birds are especially joyful and vocal right now. I’ve been watching ravens build their nest, house finches flirting and courting with males fighting, mourning doves near my door waking me at sunrise, and a road runner scurrying between the saga. This is precious time away from any sort of our terrifying national news and dismaying issues. It gives me strength and hope.
I’m so glad you were able to get out into nature. I’m not too familiar with a lot of birds but I love hearing them chirp and watch them gather supplies for their nests.
Stillness has been huge for me since getting my gallbladder out. It’s finally been nice enough in the Northeast to walk. I’m slow like a snail, and I give myself grace knowing that my body took a beating and needs to heal.
Sometimes I’ll walk and just listen to the sounds around me. Other times I listen to a podcast or an audiobook.
My phone is always with me because we don’t have a house phone. I need to make sure my mother can get a hold of me.
Recently I deleted my Duolingo app after 2,000 days and still not being able to speak a lot of Spanish or Italian. I kept doing 5 minutes just to keep my streak! I let it go and have been so much happier.
I balance my physical and digital pretty well as I write in a physical journal but love to color on my IPad and take dream notes on my phone in the middle of the night.
I think just being aware of technology usage is a great start.
Oh the days when we used to stay out until dark and ride our bikes for miles!
Haha--I had that same relationship with Duolingo--and it was a relief to let it go. No more streak to maintain! And I get it about your phone and your mom. That's what care looks like. When my parents died, I remember how strange it felt to not need to have my phone by my bedside every night anymore.
And yes, when we rode our bikes for miles, our moms had no way of calling us--and we lived to tell the tale!
Yes, my dear, noticing the natural world around us - for me, it's my small but loaded landscape and the creatures who enjoy the food I provide for them - is the way to stay sane in the world. Appreciate the beauty and vitality of our environs. Be healthy.
I overused my digital device this morning by taking the time from my own writing to read your post. But sometimes it’s worth it, because, in this case, your post was so well written it gave me the sense of being out there birding at Baca Park right alongside you. Of sitting on the cool Earth and looking at you to say, “Wow, it’s pretty wonderful we made ourselves get outside to play in nature.”
Great shot of the flicker. I’ve long admired the species but have never seen a mother nesting on her eggs. 🪺
Thanks, Sarah.
Oh thank you Be--and thanks for giving my writing your eyeballs even while your own writing was waiting for your attention!
It was so fun to have happened upon the flickers mating in a fleeting moment, and then to watch her go inside the hollow trunk--that led me to check that hole each day. She watches me back as I stare at her. And if I look too long she tucks back inside. But I know that head is gonna pop back out if I wait long enough. <3
I spend a lot of my resting time scrolling fb and listening to ytbs, I am addicted to them, because I want to know what my fellow humans are doing, and of course, I want to know when something 'big' may affect 'me'... all while reminding myself that what will be will be, and always enlarging my view of 'what is' ... how we all got here ...who we are... what's the plan...the more I listen, the more a part of it all I feel...there are so many things I could be 'doing', making, creating, but with my low energy, it has redirected me from all that to just addapting to the imediate things in my life that require my 'full health' attention along with the basic 'functioning' required to live the basic...and lately have finally dropped the guilt of not achieving more than that, perhaps that is the real form of 'retirement' haha ...yes, nature holds the answers, watching and listening to it, if nothing else 'feeling' it's real peace...
I love that Phyl...the more we listen, the more connected we become. TY! <3
I have found that the most precious and healing time of my life is my daily walks with my dog without my phone. I now revel in the beauty and sounds of nature and I can really listen. The birds are especially joyful and vocal right now. I’ve been watching ravens build their nest, house finches flirting and courting with males fighting, mourning doves near my door waking me at sunrise, and a road runner scurrying between the saga. This is precious time away from any sort of our terrifying national news and dismaying issues. It gives me strength and hope.
I love that Roberta. That's how it makes me feel too.
I’m so glad you were able to get out into nature. I’m not too familiar with a lot of birds but I love hearing them chirp and watch them gather supplies for their nests.
Stillness has been huge for me since getting my gallbladder out. It’s finally been nice enough in the Northeast to walk. I’m slow like a snail, and I give myself grace knowing that my body took a beating and needs to heal.
Sometimes I’ll walk and just listen to the sounds around me. Other times I listen to a podcast or an audiobook.
My phone is always with me because we don’t have a house phone. I need to make sure my mother can get a hold of me.
Recently I deleted my Duolingo app after 2,000 days and still not being able to speak a lot of Spanish or Italian. I kept doing 5 minutes just to keep my streak! I let it go and have been so much happier.
I balance my physical and digital pretty well as I write in a physical journal but love to color on my IPad and take dream notes on my phone in the middle of the night.
I think just being aware of technology usage is a great start.
Oh the days when we used to stay out until dark and ride our bikes for miles!
Haha--I had that same relationship with Duolingo--and it was a relief to let it go. No more streak to maintain! And I get it about your phone and your mom. That's what care looks like. When my parents died, I remember how strange it felt to not need to have my phone by my bedside every night anymore.
And yes, when we rode our bikes for miles, our moms had no way of calling us--and we lived to tell the tale!
Yes, my dear, noticing the natural world around us - for me, it's my small but loaded landscape and the creatures who enjoy the food I provide for them - is the way to stay sane in the world. Appreciate the beauty and vitality of our environs. Be healthy.
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