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| My backyard |
Tree shadows lulled my tired mind as they moved over the
lawn. The rustle of leaves and the chatter of birds calmed me further. I’d
forgotten how healing it is to be in nature…even the backyard variety.
After a week of an intense downloading of ideas that
interrupted my sleep, I had one hell of a headache on Sunday. Leading a morning
meditation at church helped, but later the headache came back. Deep breathing
wasn’t helping anymore. Before I took a pain killer I decided to spend some
time outside.
My husband was in the yard planting flowers. I grabbed a
lawn chair and planted myself near the back of the yard where there was a mix
of shade and sun. It had been too long since I felt grounded in Nature.
At first I enjoyed the feel of the breeze as I watched the
birds flutter about. I just let go of everything and settled into the moment.
Soon I realized my headache was gone. I relaxed further and then decided to
give my brother a call. I snapped a picture of one of the trees in the yard to
share with him. I wanted to bring him into this green calm nearly 4000 miles
away from cold and snow.
I have much to learn from Nature about being a healing
presence. That is what I wish to be for others. It’s time for the
apprenticeship to begin.
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