after hiking to the secret climbing tree
mother nature designed
only for kids
we enter under the canopy of emerald leaves
to find the magic inside.
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“wood is only one-syllable word, but behind it lies a world full of beauty and wonder.”
-theodor heuss
I have my glasses on.... 
made me smile – one of my best memories in this respect is The Tremendous Joy of seeing my (then) baby on a rug under a tree and his arms reaching out to the sun which sent flickering beams of light through the dappled leaves and made him laugh with delight…. what a way to grow up!
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oh, that sounds amazing, Kiki –
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Nature is a world filled with magical possibilities. Great post, Beth!
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yes, I so agree, brad
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Always thought of the woods that way, I guess I never outgrew the thought that there could be magic in there, and mysteries et cetera…
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same here, Fransisco – endless possibilities
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For sure!
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This speaks so clearly to my soul.
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going under the canopy is such a wonderful place to be
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We had a large pine tree in our neighborhood as kids. It wasn’t as faery based as this tree, but I sure loved the security of it.
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Something about being under their safe watch
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Exactly.
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It looks magical
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that’s how it feels
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😉🤩
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In the forest is always lots of magic!
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never fails, it’s always there somewhere
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How gorgeous!
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it held a beautiful light underneath
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That’s a marvelous stroll, Beth!
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Yes, a really nice one
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Trees are truly magical, and Colleen Brown’s book “The Sentinel” is a wondrous read for those interested in the magic of trees..
>>https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/c-faherty-brown/the-sentinel/paperback/product-1kweqd8e.html?page=1&pageSize=4
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Thanks for that, I intend to read it
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OH
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Oh, great!
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❤️
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we have a tree like that near us, and I still walk under the canopy every time we go past it…
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Isn’t it fun?
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That magical place remains within one. If we close our eyes and reach back – way back – we can have it again.
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Yes-
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God is alive; magic is afoot.
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Absolutely
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Weeping willows were made just for this.
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These certainly were
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i did a painting series many years ago called “Cocoon” that represented my childhood tree, my escape from the world.
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Oh,how wonderful!
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And I can so imagine how much you are making this magic even more magical for the kids.
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i try to )
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Your pupils and grandkids are blessed with you, Beth!
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❤
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I suspect this is another one of those memorable times you’re having with one of your grandchildren. I’m so waiting for these moments.
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this day was with my class, as with many of these experiences, i like to do them with both. you will be a wonderful grandfather –
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Ahhhh, beauty, wonder, mystery, all together….lovely.
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a wonderful mix
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yes, indeed.
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That is one beautiful pic!
( ❝̆ ·̫̮ ❝̆ )✧
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it just summed it all up I thought
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Yes! 😻🌈💕
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Enchanting.
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❤
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What a fabulous find that little secret world is! I would love that.
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yes, it’s so fun to discover
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