As I sat staring at the water in deep thought, I heard a noise from far away, getting closer. It was the unmistakable honking of a pair of Canada geese flying directly towards the pond in anticipation of a late afternoon swim. Canada Geese are graceful for their size, and when they arrive, they comeContinue reading “Birds from Walden Canada Geese”
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Birds from Walden Oriole
Orioles are a type of blackbird. Waiting until spring is in full bloom to make their entrance, they are exquisite in their sharp orange colour, which, similarly to the red cardinal, stands out beautifully, highlighting any green backdrop of trees, bushes and shrubs. The Oriole is a unique bird with beautiful popping colours so bright thatContinue reading “Birds from Walden Oriole”
Birds from Walden HummingBird
Hummingbird The hummingbird is an extraordinary sight to behold. This miniature, magical, majestic bird comes in many colours and sizes. It can be seen flapping its wings so fast that it appears to be floating on the spot. This little creature is a marvel of physics and biology. It is the only bird in theContinue reading “Birds from Walden HummingBird”
Birds From Walden – Robin
The red-breasted American Robin represents the official start of spring and new beginnings. The Robin is a powerful symbol of parenting and hard work in the bird kingdom. Its values are as firm as its boundaries. Visibly willing to sacrifice itself for its young by distracting anything more significant that comes near its babies, itContinue reading “Birds From Walden – Robin”
Birds from Walden Red-winged Blackbird
“The birds I heard today, which, fortunately, did not come within the scope of my science, sang as freshly as if it had been the first morning of creation.” -Henry David Thoreau- When I moved to Walden Pond, there were many unknowns to discover, both inside and out. One of these unknown discoveries is theContinue reading “Birds from Walden Red-winged Blackbird”
Alphabet soup for the soul – “Z”
Z is for Zygote “A zygote is a gamete’s way of producing more gamete. This may be the purpose of the universe.” Robert A. Heinlein The dictionary defines a zygote as “An egg fertilized by sperm.” This natural biological process in humans and animals is the initial reproduction stage. It is the essence of lifeContinue reading “Alphabet soup for the soul – “Z””
Alphabet soup for the soul – “Y”
Y is for You “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” -Theodore Roosevelt- You already have everything you need inside you. You have energy, light, and electricity coursing through your veins, giving you access to higher dimensions and realms that science cannot measure. You are electric; your thoughts are liquid. You are a wave ofContinue reading “Alphabet soup for the soul – “Y””
Alphabet soup for the soul – “X”
X is for -” X marks the spot.“ “If ‘X’ marks the spot of the destination of our life journey, then ‘Y’ should be the reason we’re choosing to go.” – Cedric Crawford- The phrase ‘X marks the spot’ has several different attributions. One version is that old pirates would bury their treasure, and theyContinue reading “Alphabet soup for the soul – “X””
Alphabet soup for the soul – “W”
W is for Work “I learned the value of hard work by working hard.” – Margret Mead – If you do the work, you will reap the rewards. And, if you do what you love, it will not feel like work (most of the time). Working hard is not about money or fame butContinue reading “Alphabet soup for the soul – “W””
Alphabet soup for the soul – “V”
V is for Vision “If you are not being defined by a vision of the future, then you are left with the old memories of the past.“ -Dr. Joe Dispenza- Do you have a vision for your future? If not, now might be the time to start thinking about it. Where do you see yourselfContinue reading “Alphabet soup for the soul – “V””
Words from Walden 