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Ferida Wolff’s Backyard, A Natural Path

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As our communities become more urbanized, the natural features around us tend to get pushed into the background and often go unnoticed. In “Ferida’s Backyard,” I look at the details of nature locally, from a neighborhood perspective, frequently from a backyard vantage point. It excites me to share what I see.  An awareness of the natural connection can beautifully enhance our lives.  

Ferida's Natural Path

 

A Natural Path

There are so many natural paths close to where I live. Some are township properties, others are privately owned but open to the public. They often include waterways that add a peaceful element to the surrounding walkways.

As Winter changes to Spring, the colors start to emerge and plants blossom to make a walk even more delightful. Others seemed to be enjoying the path we recently discovered as well. We took a gentle walk on this pleasant day and let nature embrace us with beauty and peace.

I find this activity so simple and calming that I like to do it often during the nice weather. And each season nature invites us to share in the changes, to see the variety that exists naturally. I hope that everyone has access to a calming place, a space to take a deep breath and let go of any worries.   

Ferida Wolff for SeniorWomen.com

 Calm: From the Merriam Webster Dictionary

Synonyms of calm
1
a: a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water

a sailing ship motionless in the calm

 
b: complete absence of wind or presence of wind having a speed no greater than one mile (1.6 kilometers) per hour see Beaufort Scale Table
 
2: a state of tranquility
At dusk a quiet calm settled over the town.

 

calm

2 of 3

verb

calmed; calming; calms

intransitive verb

: to become calm 

 

—usually used with down

The mayor asked the protesters to calm down so he could speak.

 

transitive verb : to make calm 

— often used with down

calm him down; get him to be reasonable — S. H. Adams

calm

3 of 3

adjective

1: marked by calm : STILL
a calm sea 
 
2: free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance
 
calmly adverb
calmness noun

 

 

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