#MIchigan #Meditation

 Time spent in nature is an opportunity to rejuvenate the soul.

Try a moment of Michigan Meditation.

My state of Michigan is known for nature. I was blessed to have worked for the Department of Natural Resources for a time. Every day I walked the 81 acres of marshland I was charged with and started the day with peace, wonder and beauty.

Yesterday was the first day of bow hunting season and hunters took to the woods, including my flyboy. Like many hunters, he didn't see a deer but simply enjoyed being in nature. Curious squirrels teased him while he sat enjoying the sounds and smells of the woods. 

You don't have to be a hunter to enjoy Michigan Meditation, or even be in the state. Find a spot outdoors, on your porch, in a park; and take a moment to listen, look and smell. Feel the peace.

A Moment of Calm - Porch Pets

In these stressful times, it's important to take pause.

Welcome to my porch. 

Have a seat.

Take a deep breath and relax. 

It has been said, "A picture worth a thousand words" but sometimes words aren't needed.

Mona snoozes while Maggie keeps watch.

A Morning Moment of Calm

 A little bit of Heaven when I wake early.

While filling the feeding stations this morning, I waited patiently for a very pregnant Downy Woodpecker to finish nibbling on yesterday's leftovers before pouring fresh seed, dried fruit and nuts onto the plate. Birds flitted around me while others called out, announcing the arrival of breakfast. The nails of squirrels scraped the bark as they began their descent from their hiding places in the tall oaks. Reds stopped every few inches to argue who would eat first; heavy fox squirrels ignored the chatter but watched me with cautious eyes.

Sitting on my deck, I take in a deep cleansing breath and look around. Leaves are sprouting so fast, one could almost hear them. Sunlight dapples through the branches, creating a holy light. Perhaps it's the purity of spring seen in nature. It's a time of birth and rebirth, refresh and renew. 

We seem to be venturing into a new era. How will you rebirth, refresh, and renew?