Five things
Things that caught my eye lately
Hello dear Musers
This is a short Musing as I’m away running a retreat this week but I wanted to share five things that caught my eye lately.
The extraordinary story of the six Tongan boys who thrived while stranded on an island for 15 months in 1966
I cannot say exactly how nature exerts its calming and organizing effects on our brains, but I have seen in my patients the restorative and healing powers of nature and gardens, even for those who are deeply disabled neurologically. In many cases, gardens and nature are more powerful than any medication.
– Oliver Sacks
The New Yorker article: Why can’t you just deal with it
Ultimately, dealing with difficult things requires getting to know them. It can be hard to really wrap yourself around a quirky and recalcitrant problem; it’s a little like hugging in winter, when people wear big coats and seem to have a lot in their pockets. You often have to contort yourself into an awkward embrace. And embracing something briefly won’t help you really deal with it; you have to stay there, settling in. You need nuance, persistence, flexibility, firmness, attention to detail—almost a love of the problem. You’ll have to become old friends before you can say goodbye.
Season changes – I’m away this week running what will be my last retreat at this magical place. Autumn is on its way and I’ve always loved the colours that this place has during autumn. It’s also a great reminder to me that this – the leaving this place and finding a new – is another seasonal change. I’m full of gratefulness and anticipatory grief at not being here again.
Creativity. I love seeing things that others do to spark their creativity and this from
Lin caught my eye on Instagram
I’d love to know
What’s caught your eye lately?
How are you turning up to your creativity?
Until next time
X M
Hope the retreat goes well. Spring is on its way here and I love spending time in my garden, too.