Biophilia is...

...a desire or tendency to interact or be 

closely associated with other forms of life

in nature:

a desire or tendency to commune

with nature.

"love of life"

Behaviors such as...

filling your spaces with houseplants or pets

feeling peace or awe when viewing natural

landscapes

designing your home or spaces with natural

light, wood, and water elements

Benefits...

reduces stress

lowers blood pressure

boosts cognitive function

notes...

we sit on the dock, kick off our sandals,

& dangle our feet in the water

the sun hides behind the clouds, and

the breeze picks up

the gull finds it difficult to stay

balanced in the rough waters

the minnows swim in schools around our toes

the waves lap at the shore

the bird song echoes in the quietness

and the sailboat passes slowly by....

when you are with someone you trust

completely

you feel free to be yourself

when you are real

it brings out the best in you

relax and enjoy your friendships

a happy heart is good medicine

and a cheerful mind works healing

your heart and mind are intricately

connected

it's impossible to have a happy heart

when your mind is full of negativity

if you are open 

sudden change can happen

at anytime

be ready for a miracle 

and willing to be surprised

inner turmoil makes it virtually

impossible to enjoy life

or your blessings

forgive

don't be loud

be love

create more good in the world

listen for the truest voices

decorate your life and heart with

compassion, empathy,

generosity, & joy

add a touch of whimsy

love

hope

and patience

are always good accents

as your heart and mind merge together

life tends to lighten up

....maybe it's merely waiting for your

heart to open

so you can witness first hand a truth

only you are destined to see

when you focus on your blessings

life feels abundant

when you focus on what's missing

life feels incomplete

think about the multitude of things

in your life

that are going well

persevere and know that something

amazing could be waiting 

right around the corner

keep watching for signs God

places in your path

He doesn't want you 

to miss His perfect will

for your life

He provides guidance so you'll

grow in the right direction

you are not your backstory

you are the story writer

be well...

xoxo

💝

"There are voices which you hear in solitude,

but they grow faint and inaudible as we 

enter into the world."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

''A cheerful heart is good medicine,

but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

Proverbs 17:22

"In all things of nature

there is something of the marvelous."

~Aristotle

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed,

and to have my senses put together."

Life is always...

...full of wonderful surprises

if we're open to them.

Some mornings you wake up

not knowing what will happen

during the day....

and you get a helping hand, 

a trip invite from friends,

 and an arbor in the

yard.

notes...

each moment is like a seed

that carries within itself

the possibility of 

becoming a moment of change

you no longer need to 

run away from the present 

time in search of the place

where you think life is really

happening

focus on your living hope

feed your mind with high-quality

ideas & limitless possibilities

you are writing your own life story

with each subtle thought you think

right thinking is a choice you have to make 

for yourself

be intentional and persistent

improvement is preceded

by improved thinking

see the perfection of who you are

even with your faults

accept yourself relentlessly

there's beauty waiting for you to discover

build a beautiful day

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Life moves pretty fast.

If you don't stop and look around

once in a while,

you could miss it."

~Ferris Bueller's Day Off

"Dwell on the beauty in life."

~Marcus Aurelius

 

Develop the ability...

...to zoom in 

and out of your life.

Zoom in on your life & be aware of 

the thoughts that take up

space and why.

Understand yourself.

Zoom out & think what God says

about taking care of you

no matter what.

Look at the bigger picture

of what He is doing.

notes...

I stepped outside before light,

and met two little coons in the backyard.

So stinking cute.

Going to start trying on some dresses today.

October will be here in a blink.

Love includes everyone 

and everything

look at things with a fresh perspective

the quality of your life depends 

a lot on perspective you bring to 

each experience

reduce input from outside sources

your mind reflects what you feed it

"The secret to life is meaningless,

unless you discover it yourself."

there is no shortcut 

in developing faith

stop trying to force

direction

Let yourself move forward

let yourself be moved forward

the meaningful stuff happens 

when you invest yourself

in your passions

and the people around you

keep your mind as well as your mouth

preoccupied with what's beautiful

 

don't think too hard about things

shake up your routine

care for yourself

your doing the best you can

and you are enough

exactly as you are

enjoy this life

everything doesn't have to be

exactly right

be well...

xoxo

💝

"We find only the world we are looking for."

~Thoreau

"Some people could be given an entire field of roses

and only see the thorns in it.

Others could be given a single weed and only 

see the wildflower in it.

Perception is a key component to gratitude.

And gratitude is a key component to joy."

 

When you open...

...your mind,

the beautiful parts become more evident.

notes...

Trying to think of a name for the squirrel that

flattens out on or under the wicker chair...

Flat Stanley?

The coon is back. 

I read it is not good to relocate them,

 I love animals....

I decided to leave a dish of food out.

I was sitting on the porch

 writing in my journal,

 and something flew up and brushed my arm.

A bird landed on the pillow behind my back,

it startled me...and I startled it when I jumped.

I'm pretty sure I made my best loaf of sourdough this morning.

I decided to make a fresh "start" last week...

my last loaf was definitely meh.

Love sees the perfection in the person

& in the moment

take time to be still and

consider how beautiful

life really is

the more you give and receive love

the more you'll see truth

you are hugely responsible 

for creating your own reality

'you don't know how your story will end

or where a chapter will take you

don't let the unknown keep you from 

living

give it everything you've got

your story is written as you live

so live fully.'

love the people around you authentically

grow more into the person you want to be

tomorrow

your self-concept 

influences your attitude toward life

"Your true self-worth is based only

on what God says about you,

not on how you feel about

yourself."

filter out the junk that steels your joy

dance with God,

knowing that whatever you need 

one way or another

will always come

love can change a flawed perception

love is it's own reward

unity is our protection

you choose your conduct

your happiness & health are 

up to you

retelling old stories can 

hold you back from healing

you don't heal the past by dwelling there

you heal by living in the present

thank your hurts for all they taught you

be gentle with yourself

your in charge of noticing

that life is really in charge

you are not what others think of you

you're not even what you think of you....

you are an original masterpiece

whether you understand it

it is the truth

be well...

xoxo

💝

"Nature makes us aware of the preciousness

of life.

Nature tells us that life is precious

not only because it is,

but also because it doesn't have to be."

"Speak to yourself as you would to the one you love

the most.

Honor and respect your mind, body, and soul.

Take care of yourself by catching negative self-talk

and reframing self-judgements.

You deserve kindness, love , and approval.

Say something loving to yourself each morning.

With practice, your thoughts toward yourself

and others will change.

Love will emit from you powerfully

and you will become irresistible."

~Emily Silva