Resting Duck, Marin CA
Why do happy animals
make us more human?
North Beach, San Francisco
"It was only in an urban landscape,
amid straight lines and architecture,
that she could situate herself in
human time and history. . .
as a bystander in a crowd
or an anonymous witness.”
Ruth Ozeki
" In clinical studies,
we have proven that 2
hours of nature sounds a
day significantly reduce
stress hormones up to
800% and activates
500-600 DNA segments
known to be responsible
for healing and
repairing the body."
Dr. Joe Dispenza
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Yesterday, I drove into
San Francisco.
That is a major city!
There is something
invigorating
about all those
people, architecture,
canyons and vistas.
I always thought
I would want to
grow old in a
great city.
But I was happy
to drive back to
the North Bay.
Nature
makes the best
home.
Nice to visit
a great city.
But healing to
live in the quiet
with ducks
as neighbors!
Thank You
for Visiting-
Fondly, cloudia
I know where I am aging but I still haven't decided on where I wish to grow old, though I am leaning towards the Appalachians and a tin roof shack with a covered front porch and rocking chairs. Of course among the trees and nature I'd probably have a medicinal still somewhere not far off.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent thoughts and photos. Warm greetings!
ReplyDeleteThese days I don't even like visiting the city.
ReplyDeleteNature gives me solace, healing and joy.
Lovely post. I'll remember your 'nature' tip.
ReplyDeleteJust ducky!
ReplyDeleteHello Cloudia, I love the duck and all the nature sounds. I like to visit the big cities but I prefer living in a more quiet area. Lovely images, quotes and post. Happy Tuesday, have a great week!
ReplyDeleteit takes me time to work up to wanting to drive into dallas these days. :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Cloudia.. I love visiting the city but getting back to the coast is bliss!
ReplyDeleteAloha, Cloudia. I love the duck photo. I like the last part of your poem - "Nice to visit
ReplyDeletea great city. But healing to live in the quiet with ducks as neighbors!" Have a happy week!
The duck is good company.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true, Cloudia! I love my forest bathing, our 4 cats are having issues, mind you. But we are working through that! Lovely post. aloha!
ReplyDeleteLana and I had a nice walk this morning. Very nice to hear the birds and see the sunlit mist through the trees.
ReplyDeleteYour comments really reveal how very much we all seem to share. So lucky we met!
ReplyDeleteYour discovery is really interesting! I agree that being in nature is quite healing.
ReplyDeleteNature has so much to offer.
ReplyDeleteNice post.
ReplyDeleteWell, I enjoy spending time in Toronto, but I'm always glad to return to the country. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the city noise but am always glad to get back to my slightly quieter part of it, Cloudia! ;-))
ReplyDeleteMakes sense. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnimals make us realize how innocent everything could be. The implicit trust that they often display...especially with our furry friends.
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