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Martin Hughes's avatar

Right from the start, your experience as a 4yo had me captivated. My dad couldn't understand my similar experiences with nature as a young child, especially when I told him how much the countryside spoke to me compared to the city, where we lived at the time. As an adult, I got further away from the city with each move I made. Now I'm in a 'liminal' spot, with all possibilities nearby. Hey, call me greedy. 😆

The biggest delight was hearing of your children sharing that time in 2013. I deeply wish this connection for my children too. My eldest takes long walks most days, finding areas to connect with nature and feel its calm energy, to hear the breathing. The younger children get taken to woodland areas regularly with their friends... They're still drawn very much to the calling of the tech and the 'all mod cons' for now, but there's no reason to rush these things. The trees will have their chance to speak to them and draw them in at the right time, I'm sure of it!

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Jenny Wright's avatar

Trees are amazing, sentiment beings. You write so beautifully about them and your connection to trees. The fairy glen is both inviting and otherworldly. Thank you for sharing it. Aspens are my favorite tree, almost neck and neck with willows. Then so many others...one of the things I am always surprised about regarding trees is how certain ones, on different days, will call to you for your attention. Then the next time I go past, the tree that reached out the previous time will be silent, but another one along my path may reach out. And the smell of Ponderosa bark - sun warmed vanilla caramel. I cannot imagine life without trees. Willow, the van must be so much fun! How neat to be able to go to places with her, and French press coffee is the absolute best! Thank you for this wonderful post:)

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