a nature writer and photographer with a passion for wildlife conservation living in a small rural town in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Through gardening, I have discovered a passion for wildlife & biodiversity and I hope that through collective, small actions we can work towards a more sustainable world - in all senses of the word.
"No mud, no lotus". I love how she explains it as a back-and-forth relationship, with seasons in life when we feel stuck and seasons when we are blossoming - and they both exist simultaneously."
I 💗 that!
Am going to share this with many friends over the coming days.
Yes, when I heard the phrase it really helped me clarify some of the things I was going through at the time! I find myself repeating it more and more, it's such a beautiful visual metaphor.
Zenobia was one of the first people I met on Substack. I enjoy reading about her connection to the land and seeing her beautiful wildlife photos.
I think what she said here is very important if we want to make lasting changes:
"Consider what can be omitted from your life and how you can gently, slowly introduce practices into your life - whether that be rituals like meditation, or learning to say no."
You were one of the first people I met here, too! Here in Aotearoa New Zealand our culture is so influenced by Māori principles (at least, that's been my experience) and connection with nature is highly valued. I feel privileged to have grown up with this influence💚
It's interesting you chose this section to quote - I am currently working out what I can omit because life seems to have gotten far too complicated lately!
"No mud, no lotus". I love how she explains it as a back-and-forth relationship, with seasons in life when we feel stuck and seasons when we are blossoming - and they both exist simultaneously."
I 💗 that!
Am going to share this with many friends over the coming days.
Yes, when I heard the phrase it really helped me clarify some of the things I was going through at the time! I find myself repeating it more and more, it's such a beautiful visual metaphor.
Thanks for your comment, and for sharing 🌷
Zenobia was one of the first people I met on Substack. I enjoy reading about her connection to the land and seeing her beautiful wildlife photos.
I think what she said here is very important if we want to make lasting changes:
"Consider what can be omitted from your life and how you can gently, slowly introduce practices into your life - whether that be rituals like meditation, or learning to say no."
You were one of the first people I met here, too! Here in Aotearoa New Zealand our culture is so influenced by Māori principles (at least, that's been my experience) and connection with nature is highly valued. I feel privileged to have grown up with this influence💚
It's interesting you chose this section to quote - I am currently working out what I can omit because life seems to have gotten far too complicated lately!
Thanks for sharing, Jo x
I agree, a cup of tea does make things better! 🤗💗
Always!! I picked up my tea habit from my late grandfather, so I am always reminded of him when I have a cuppa 🥰