Hey Shell, it's lovely to meet you.
I'm okay - thanks for asking; but, now that I feel the worst is over I'm finding it really difficult to be around people and in public places. After reading a motivating post by Tony WK, I've created spaces outside to be with my creatures. It's all I can do right now. Laying on the lawn with my swan next to me - her name is Grace - you can't help but notice all these little things. Amazing stuff. She [Grace] is still in her 'ugly duckling' phase - dull grey/beige feathers and tufts of down, but..well, you can imagine how beautiful she will be one day huh.
The pic here embodies all I hope to achieve with healing so that, one day, I may look back and see the transformation. I'm learning, through being mindful (in here), of where "I am". Slowly, slowly huh.
I hope you are doing okay, too? The animal world is restful - not so much physically; mentally. I have discovered the "Pets Helping you through the tough times and keeping you well" thread in the 'Stay Well' Forum, so I plan on expounding there. Maybe if you are up to it and you haven't already been there, I may see you there. No pressure, though - I'll leave it entirely up to you.
Today I noticed..
How soothing the sound of the water falling into my pond is.
That the debris at the bottom of my pond will make great fertilizer for my garden.
When my swan (Grace) swims, she leaves an oil slick from her feathers. You see, she stimulates this gland near her tail feathers with her beak; rubs it under her chin and her cheeks so when she preens the oils make her feather water resistant. So, perfectly made.
My dog likes the feeling of the sun's warmth on his belly.
So does one of my cats.
