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Vitamin D is so underrated. Many urbanites are deprived of it because they live and work in boxes that have no direct sun exposure, then scurry underground into their mobile sardine cans. And we wonder why they are unhealthy and neurotic...
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You don't know how much I needed to hear this right now. I have read too much vitriol this morning and have gotten myself into a funk. I am blessed to have a large property with several magnolia trees one of which is currently blooming - the fragrance is intoxicating! It is soooo good to spend time reflecting in nature - to spend time getting your hands dirty in the soil and gardening - to walk in nature for your own health benefits - it's just so incredibly good for both body and spirit. Thank you for this lovely reminder!
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The Magnolia Tree photo is stunning.
I've done a lot of photography over the years, and the "being there" part of the experience is hard to share. Here is a link to a photo that really worked for me, the Outer Banks in the mid 90s. However, for some people, I guess you would have had to "be there."
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It's always great to have some brevity from life. At my old job (before I was let go for not getting poked) I would always take walks during my lunch break into the neighborhoods. It was always so fascinating seeing nature come to life. You would never suspect certain trees to have the type of flowering plants that they have, and there are so many little bird behaviors that I found so fascinating. There was one time where there was this little blue bird (not sure the species) that just hopped around a tree's trunk in a spiral motion, and just as soon as I turned around I found it had hopped to another tree.
We have removed ourselves so much from nature that we miss out on things that many of our prior ancestors experienced on a daily basis. We're not meant to always be online, on social media, or always be stressed out by the news. Nature does not stress itself out over Ukraine or COVID; nature does what nature does. We should return to first principles and look to nature to understand that there are more simple things in life and that we don't always need to work ourselves up.
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I've planted thousands of trees starting the year 2000. More coming again this week, the batched that just shipped according to an email notice are dwarf mulberries.
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Yes, magnolia trees are amazing, a gift really from the ancient earth. I wonder if they have-evolved/are-evolving to allow flying pollinators, or whether their beetle pollinators are sometime flyers today. I think I read that we now believe there are/have-been more beetles than any other creature including wasps.
In spring, I always get fooled by tulip trees, thinking from a certain distance, "Look! A magnolia in bloom!" (The tulip poplar tree is not a poplar tree and not related to tulip flowers but is actually a member of the Magnolia family.)
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Good morning from Canada, where the sun doesn't shine much at this time of year but we do grow Magnolia trees, at least in my neighbourhood. They seem to have buds even in winter. Thanks for reminding all of us to step back from the fray and seek solace in nature. As Goethe said, we are part of her, cannot venture beyond her and she never disappoints...
Vitamin D is so underrated. Many urbanites are deprived of it because they live and work in boxes that have no direct sun exposure, then scurry underground into their mobile sardine cans. And we wonder why they are unhealthy and neurotic...
You don't know how much I needed to hear this right now. I have read too much vitriol this morning and have gotten myself into a funk. I am blessed to have a large property with several magnolia trees one of which is currently blooming - the fragrance is intoxicating! It is soooo good to spend time reflecting in nature - to spend time getting your hands dirty in the soil and gardening - to walk in nature for your own health benefits - it's just so incredibly good for both body and spirit. Thank you for this lovely reminder!
The Magnolia Tree photo is stunning.
I've done a lot of photography over the years, and the "being there" part of the experience is hard to share. Here is a link to a photo that really worked for me, the Outer Banks in the mid 90s. However, for some people, I guess you would have had to "be there."
"Wingman"
https://i.imgur.com/jImr7Yg.jpg
The magnolia have always been a favourite, preferably the colour white. The trees are magical and majestic just like nature itself.
Then comes the cherry trees, they have already started to bloom here in the southern part of Sweden. Amazingly tranquility braces me when seeing them.
What a refreshing post! Thank you. So agree - my walks in the woods are essential 'medicine' on many levels.
It's always great to have some brevity from life. At my old job (before I was let go for not getting poked) I would always take walks during my lunch break into the neighborhoods. It was always so fascinating seeing nature come to life. You would never suspect certain trees to have the type of flowering plants that they have, and there are so many little bird behaviors that I found so fascinating. There was one time where there was this little blue bird (not sure the species) that just hopped around a tree's trunk in a spiral motion, and just as soon as I turned around I found it had hopped to another tree.
We have removed ourselves so much from nature that we miss out on things that many of our prior ancestors experienced on a daily basis. We're not meant to always be online, on social media, or always be stressed out by the news. Nature does not stress itself out over Ukraine or COVID; nature does what nature does. We should return to first principles and look to nature to understand that there are more simple things in life and that we don't always need to work ourselves up.
Been out on the cliffs today in beautiful sunshine after recovering from "it". The perfect tonic.
I've planted thousands of trees starting the year 2000. More coming again this week, the batched that just shipped according to an email notice are dwarf mulberries.
Magnolia trees are so pretty, and such a mess. Reminds me of my wife...
Thank you for this, beautiful!
I love the zebra shadows and the stories of the magnolia.
I am fortunate to live surrounded by trees, no pavement, cars or even humans to be seen or heard.
It is a good place to dig deep.
❤️
Yes, magnolia trees are amazing, a gift really from the ancient earth. I wonder if they have-evolved/are-evolving to allow flying pollinators, or whether their beetle pollinators are sometime flyers today. I think I read that we now believe there are/have-been more beetles than any other creature including wasps.
In spring, I always get fooled by tulip trees, thinking from a certain distance, "Look! A magnolia in bloom!" (The tulip poplar tree is not a poplar tree and not related to tulip flowers but is actually a member of the Magnolia family.)
Good morning from Canada, where the sun doesn't shine much at this time of year but we do grow Magnolia trees, at least in my neighbourhood. They seem to have buds even in winter. Thanks for reminding all of us to step back from the fray and seek solace in nature. As Goethe said, we are part of her, cannot venture beyond her and she never disappoints...
Thank you for posting solutions instead of problems. Much appreciated.
Lovely 🦋
Nice. We're taking 6 weeks across Mexico to help VitD ;) also they don't need vaccination or any paperwork for entry.
Sadly they love masks, and with armed police I'm ironically having to chin-strap (good enough!) for the first time in the last few years.
What song did you link? It's blocked from my country... which I thought was your country :)