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Clare Louise Larkin's avatar

Such heartfelt reflections Claudia written with the backdrop of nature. Having turned 50 last year I resonate with your questions on life. I know we are not alone with this as the mid-life awakening is written on so many faces, the realisation life is not eternal and are we living the way we should true to ourselves and should we be doing more. As a HSP myself I know we can only do what we can with our energy and the glimmers of joy in nature are such therapy for our restless souls. Thank you for this piece, sending healing vibes and as you say you will get there 🌿🌻

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Claudia Kollschen's avatar

Thank you, Clare, for your very kind words and for sharing how you feel about it. It means a lot! πŸ’• 🌿

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Lani V. Cox's avatar

I hope by reading about your mindfulness and beautiful time in the garden that a little rubs off on me, too! 🌺🌻🌷πŸͺ»But seriously, there is wisdom in what you say and what you are doing to take care of yourself (and your surroundings!). xo

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Claudia Kollschen's avatar

Thank you, Lani, sending mindfulness and garden vibes your way! 🌻πŸ₯°

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Alex Clerk's avatar

I love the metaphor of feeling like a snail sometimes, moving so slow that you're wondering whether you're actually moving at all 🐌

But even if it doesn't feel like we're moving, we always are ✨

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Claudia Kollschen's avatar

Thank you, Alex! 😊

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David Barton's avatar

Beautiful reflections; thank you for quoting my post πŸ™βœ¨

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Claudia Kollschen's avatar

Thank you, David! You are welcome, it really resonated with me. ✨

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Hilda Scheenstra's avatar

Yes, you'll get there, on you own peace. Beautiful pictures of your garden and the snail Claudia! ❀❀❀

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Claudia Kollschen's avatar

Thank you so much, Hilda! I highly appreciate your support! πŸ’–

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Sophie S.'s avatar

I think that kind of healing journey is very much an up and down kind of rollercoaster. And that's ok and completely normal. It truly is learning how to slow down, and our surroundings aren't necessarily set up to do this naturally, making it even harder to do.

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Claudia Kollschen's avatar

True and reassuring, Sophie, thanks!

Wishing it was different doesn’t help or speed up the healing process anyway, so acceptance and slowing down is definitely key. :)

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