If you’re looking for comfort right now, you might try spending as much time noticing what’s coming into the world as you do mourning what has gone for good. Dream up ways to invest as much of yourself in creation as you do in redress and repair.
Irrepressible, yes! And, right there with you on the bird food budget. Always grateful for your words and your wisdom. I do believe investing ourselves in creation, as you put it, is an essential way of waging hope.
Barbara, you have no idea how badly I needed to read this this morning. With so much anger, ugly, bitterness, and deceit running rampant, I struggle to stay connected to the positive as I try to stay informed without losing hope. Thank you for reminding me to get outside, fill the (numerous) feeders, prepare the pots for the flowers I will purchase soon, and to sit in my porch swing with a lovely cup of tea.
Your preaching was always spot on when I got to hear you waaaay back in Atlanta; you've only gotten deeper and richer over time. Thank you so much for saying the things we aren't supposed to say.
Due to an invasion of Norway rats, we've had to stop with the bird feeders. But over time I've noticed that the basket and my porch filled with a coconut fiber planter has become depleted...aha! Nesting material! I'm off to do my bit to support the birds.
A wonderful much needed read, winter is very slow to loosen its icy grip here and yet the birds and other small furry creatures in my yard are carrying on with the innate knowledge spring is coming. Nature has a way of reminding me to everything there is a season.
Beautiful reminder that the life cycle goes on in spite of our being blinded by the chaos around us. “Consider the lilies of the field …” reminds us that nature provides for us a source of grounding and God’s presence.
My gosh, I am all about the beautiful reflection on nature but just these few words…”adaptation persists in choosing change over death.” How many times in life are we asked to undertake this same journey. Thank you.
Thank you Barbara , walking in the woods yesterday with friends we talked about the need for nature and all it gives to us especially at this moment in our history . Always love your thoughts and writings , Collin
We started feeding birds this winter. I call them our new neighbors and they bring joy as we watch them each species with their own way of eating. I can’t help but remember the hymn For the Beauty of the Earth.
I found two green potatoes abd started growing them in water then transplanted with my preschool grandson into a large glass bowl. They blossomed with flowers and need one more transplant to solid earth.
I stopped seeding fur birds because about ten years ago I read it might not help them though my parents just loved the whole ritual with the bird books near by to check. So now I just walk and watch. If you garden strawberries and other plants can help with giving extra food help.Getting more nature space would also help the birds in the long run.
Little lunch bags for migrating birds put a smile on my face. Thanks Barbara for reminding us we DO have a vital role in all aspects of the future of the world.
Irrepressible, yes! And, right there with you on the bird food budget. Always grateful for your words and your wisdom. I do believe investing ourselves in creation, as you put it, is an essential way of waging hope.
The birds, squirrels and rabbits all eating together around the bird feeders warms my heart - their version of Thanksgiving every day.
Beautiful. Will look at spring anew! Also with you on feeding the birds. 😁
Barbara, you have no idea how badly I needed to read this this morning. With so much anger, ugly, bitterness, and deceit running rampant, I struggle to stay connected to the positive as I try to stay informed without losing hope. Thank you for reminding me to get outside, fill the (numerous) feeders, prepare the pots for the flowers I will purchase soon, and to sit in my porch swing with a lovely cup of tea.
Your preaching was always spot on when I got to hear you waaaay back in Atlanta; you've only gotten deeper and richer over time. Thank you so much for saying the things we aren't supposed to say.
Due to an invasion of Norway rats, we've had to stop with the bird feeders. But over time I've noticed that the basket and my porch filled with a coconut fiber planter has become depleted...aha! Nesting material! I'm off to do my bit to support the birds.
A wonderful much needed read, winter is very slow to loosen its icy grip here and yet the birds and other small furry creatures in my yard are carrying on with the innate knowledge spring is coming. Nature has a way of reminding me to everything there is a season.
So lovely. Thank you for this balm to my soul.
Packing a "little lunch bag" for the birds!🐦⬛🦋💕
Beautiful reminder that the life cycle goes on in spite of our being blinded by the chaos around us. “Consider the lilies of the field …” reminds us that nature provides for us a source of grounding and God’s presence.
My gosh, I am all about the beautiful reflection on nature but just these few words…”adaptation persists in choosing change over death.” How many times in life are we asked to undertake this same journey. Thank you.
Thank you Barbara , walking in the woods yesterday with friends we talked about the need for nature and all it gives to us especially at this moment in our history . Always love your thoughts and writings , Collin
We started feeding birds this winter. I call them our new neighbors and they bring joy as we watch them each species with their own way of eating. I can’t help but remember the hymn For the Beauty of the Earth.
I found two green potatoes abd started growing them in water then transplanted with my preschool grandson into a large glass bowl. They blossomed with flowers and need one more transplant to solid earth.
I stopped seeding fur birds because about ten years ago I read it might not help them though my parents just loved the whole ritual with the bird books near by to check. So now I just walk and watch. If you garden strawberries and other plants can help with giving extra food help.Getting more nature space would also help the birds in the long run.
Thank you so much for this today. I’m now going out to lay my hand over something.
A welcome, beautiful reprieve from the doom scroll - thank you.
Little lunch bags for migrating birds put a smile on my face. Thanks Barbara for reminding us we DO have a vital role in all aspects of the future of the world.
Dianne