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Kim West ✨'s avatar

This is luminous, Anne. I share your philosophy for harmony and connection amongst ourselves and nature. Thank you for so thoughtfully articulating your goals and dreams and for encouraging us to do the same. There's is much to consciously reflect upon here 💛✨

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Thank you Kim, your wonderful writing seems to effortlessly share your connection to nature in a really beautiful and authentic way. I love that you reach into your Celtic roots and share traditions and stories from the past, it's so inviting to read. Thanks for sharing your world with us. That seems like a little dream that you offer us.

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I could feel a momentum building within me as I read your words Anne, along with a desire to change, help others to change and spread the love and joy.

It occurred to me when thinking about the beauty and wonders of nature, that many of us (like me!) have minimal knowledge about what attracts us and what we try to grow. Rather lazily I leave all gardening to Bob then enjoy the fruits of his labours!

I also realised that it’s within my power to praise and encourage others ; so when I receive a pot plant, or a plant for the garden or even cut flowers, I send a photo of the gift in its new home, to the giver, so they can see how their gift is already growing, blooming, multiplying - maybe when they had little hope of my horticultural skills!

And you did this for me too when I left my meditation flower in class this week; you tended it, gave it a new home and let me see via a photo how well it looked in its new home.

I’ll never be a successful gardener, but I can show my gratitude for those who are more green-fingered than I by perpetuating the gift, continuing to share its beauty and feeling grateful all over again.

I’ve just sent a photo to a friend who gave me a stunning specimen a year ago😁

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Thank you for reading and feeling the momentum, I hope I can keep it flowing!

I think many of us are the same - we don't always know how to look after nature, but we can still appreciate it's beauty, enjoy time spent outdoors, and feel connected to the wonders that are around us.

I love your idea of sharing the gratitude and showing someone you appreciate their gift. Perhaps we don't do it enough. I was lucky enough to be given some flowers, which gave yours some lovely friends to be with. They really brighten my day. Thank you.