#soIhaveheard
“The sound of the sea, the curve of a horizon, wind in leaves, the cry of a bird leave manifold impression in us. And suddenly, without our wishing it at all, one of these memories spills from us and finds expression in musical language... I want to sing my interior landscape with the simple artlessness of a child.”
–Claude Debussy
Photo by Patrick Lichfield
#stress
#funnythat
#servicetoothers
#BIGPHARMA
“One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement. When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own. There are times of great uncertainty in every life. Left alone at such a time, you feel dishevelment and confusion like gravity.
When a friend comes with words of encouragement, a light and lightness visit you and you begin to find the stairs and the door out of the dark.
The sense of encouragement you feel from the friend is not simply her words or gestures; it is rather her whole presence enfolding you and helping you find the concealed door. The encouraging presence manages to understand you and put herself in your shoes. There is no judgment but words of relief and release.”
~ John O’Donohue
Art: Martina Grasso
We tried this and it only worked if it wasn't below freezing. We are perplexed at others saying it works for their horses' water troughs.
#lawncare
#gardening
#naturalremedies
When I am among the trees,
especially the willows and the honey locust,
equally the beech, the oaks and the pines,
they give off such hints of gladness,
I would almost say that they save me, and daily.
I am so distant from the hope of myself,
in which I have goodness, and discernment,
and never hurry through the world
but walk slowly, and bow often.
Around me the trees stir in their leaves
and call out, "Stay awhile."
The light flows from their branches.
And they call again, "It's simple," they say,
"and you too have come
into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled
with light, and to shine."
“When I Am Among the Trees” #poetry #art
~Mary Oliver
Artwork~ Nino Chakvetadze.
#cleaninghack
“I am making a home inside myself.
A shelter of kindness where everything is forgiven, everything allowed—a quiet patch of sunlight to stretch out without hurry,
where all that has been banished and buried is welcomed, spoken, listened to—released.
A fiercely friendly place I can claim as my very own.
I am throwing arms open to the whole of myself—especially the fearful, fault-finding, falling apart, unfinished parts, knowing
every seed and weed, every drop of rain, has made the soil richer.
I will light a candle, pour a hot cup of tea, gather
around the warmth of my own blazing fire. I will howl
if I want to, knowing this flame can burn through
any perceived problem, any prescribed perfectionism,
any lying limitation, every heavy thing.
I am making a home inside myself
where grace blooms in grand and glorious
abundance, a shelter of kindness that grows
all the truest things.”
-Julia Fehrenbacher -
Photo: Karla-M Bardz
#DIYseasonings
Credit: DIY Garden Growing Hacks (Facebook)
"The Walipini, whose name means "place of heat" in Aymara, is an innovative underground greenhouse designed to sustainably grow food throughout the year, taking advantage of soil thermal stability and solar energy. Its construction, dug into the ground and with a transparent roof, allows it to capture and preserve heat even in cold climates, significantly reducing energy costs compared to conventional greenhouses. Thanks to its efficient design, crops thrive in controlled conditions, offering resistance to extreme weather phenomena and ensuring continuous production of fruits, vegetables and flowers. This system represents an ideal solution for those seeking food self-sufficiency and sustainable alternatives in challenging climate regions.
Credits Conocimientum" #gardening
