gratitude
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I’ve made it a priority to offer my children lots of time in nature and with animals during their first years. Looking back I am so grateful for that decision. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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Some of our favourite ice-creams that make any day feel like summer. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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As I am getting ready to go back to work after my four-day-Easter-break I reflect upon all the little things that gives my life meaning. One of the most important ones is conversations with my teenage daughter. My crocheting project serves as a symbol of our conversations, since our best conversations often takes place when…
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I was having coffee at a friend’s house earlier today, and when it was time to ride home I felt very grateful that I still have winter tyres on my bike. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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It is cold and it is snowing! Can I get you a hot beverage? Coffee? Tea? How are you? Are you enjoying some well deserved time off this Easter weekend? I am enjoying a long four-day-weekend with my daughter. Yesterday I spent a lot of time outdoors. This morning I decided to do some things…
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The cold planted seeds are now seedlings, that are getting slightly bigger every week. In about a month I’m going to plant them in raised garden beds. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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Today I am grateful for this Easter weekend. I have four days off work to enjoy with my daughter, and the things that are important to me. Today I had a long conversation with one of my best friends, another long conversation with my daughter, went for a long bike ride, and finally spent some…
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Walking to work, and walking home from work can be important opportunties to reset and reflect. On the way to work I try to prepare my mind for the little people I am about to meet (I’m a kindergarten teacher). On the way home I let go of work related challenges. Nature helps me to…
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I took this photo in the same area as the one in yesterday’s post, but at a different hike Chamise Peak Trail. This was one of my favourite early morning hikes when I lived in the area. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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Hiking is a lifelong hobby of mine. I think it is one of the best ways to enjoy nature. You can move silently on the trail, and let yourself be completely absorbed by the surroundings, or enjoy the views with friends. The hike in today’s post takes place in Northern California in the vicinity of…
