When I see leaves dancing merrily to the ground, I can literally feel their relief of a life well-lived. While I imagine their excitement in Spring to be born to such a beautiful world, their reaching up to the sun to fuel their growth, their glee in a summer rain shower after a hot day… I also imagine how much they wanted to feel the stillness of the earth and how they longed to experience the softness of the grass.
I love how my family looks out for my mental well-being. And yes, I suppose I am! My desk sits in front of the perfect bird-watching window with a new squirrel-proof bird feeder perfectly aligned for my viewing pleasure. This is thanks to the same child and husband concerned about my avian bird obsession.
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