Thank you Neil, I think you have probably seen this one in the past, but it felt like a good time to re-run. Nature is so important, and now more than ever we all need to maintain our connection with it. And, yes, do re-read Emerson. his essays are timeless.
Thank you James! Yesterday's Red-winged Blackbird sighting was certainly a balm for this weary soul and most unexpected. That is the wonderful thing about nature that we find unexpected things in nature.
Lovely photos and thank you for reminding me of Emerson. I need to re-read, especially as I've been pondering the spirituality and magic of nature this week, working up to a post that I shall draft tomorrow.
Thank you Lisa! I am feeling the need to read Emerson again as well. His work feels like vital escapism right now, and so is the spirituality and magic of nature!
This is so beautiful Pamela, thank you. And what huge growth you have experienced on Substack : a testament to the beauty you offer us through your "Words and Pictures." ❤️xx
Thank you Jo! I am grateful that my work here resonates with so many here. After years/decades of writing online, Substack has been the best place for my work.
Thank you for this beautiful photo essay, Pamela. It's also a good reminder for me to re-read Emerson's Nature. Again, you are clearly in the lineage of his thought and writing.
Heidi, I am so grateful to have my thoughts and words compared to Emerson. He greatly influenced my life. I'm so glad you enjoyed this post. Thank you.
I've not read Emerson but this essay resonates deeply - “perpetual presence of the sublime” does make me see things in a childlike way and that is part of the healing balm of nature, it helps us connect with our inner child. Great post Pamela, thank you.
Lin, I hope you do read Emerson's Nature and enjoy every word of it. Nature is one of the greatest healing forces in my life. I am always happy to say the nature I experience with my readers. Thank you for chiming in.
Pamela I love this essay and often use this quote when teaching: We all have language and consider this: The “word” as Emerson said, “if traced to its root, is found to be borrowed from some material appearance. Right means straight,” “wrong” means twisted. “spirit” primarily means wind … the whole of nature is a metaphor of the human mind,” he explains in Nature, Chapter IV, “Language.”
My parents did exactly like yours regarding gardening. Then dad used the cukes to make the BEST Polish garlic dill pickles he'd store in our fruit cellar.
You are so astute, breaking, mending, healing, fixing, emotions, intellect, justice, fairness, we face them all and give ourselves to NURTURE and NATURE: some of the strengths of women.
Beautiful theme for this post, Pamela. Thanks for the reminder of Emerson and an author I do need to re-read.
Thank you Neil, I think you have probably seen this one in the past, but it felt like a good time to re-run. Nature is so important, and now more than ever we all need to maintain our connection with it. And, yes, do re-read Emerson. his essays are timeless.
Great piece and great photos Pamela. Nature is indeed medicinal, the sublime just outside the door.
Thank you James! Yesterday's Red-winged Blackbird sighting was certainly a balm for this weary soul and most unexpected. That is the wonderful thing about nature that we find unexpected things in nature.
Lovely photos and thank you for reminding me of Emerson. I need to re-read, especially as I've been pondering the spirituality and magic of nature this week, working up to a post that I shall draft tomorrow.
Thank you Lisa! I am feeling the need to read Emerson again as well. His work feels like vital escapism right now, and so is the spirituality and magic of nature!
“perpetual presence of the sublime.” Love it. Beautiful post and pictures... and another book to add to my reading list :)
Thank you Lindsay! I am so glad this resonated with you! Emerson’s Nature is transcendent and timeless.
This is so beautiful Pamela, thank you. And what huge growth you have experienced on Substack : a testament to the beauty you offer us through your "Words and Pictures." ❤️xx
Thank you Jo! I am grateful that my work here resonates with so many here. After years/decades of writing online, Substack has been the best place for my work.
Thank you for this beautiful photo essay, Pamela. It's also a good reminder for me to re-read Emerson's Nature. Again, you are clearly in the lineage of his thought and writing.
Heidi, I am so grateful to have my thoughts and words compared to Emerson. He greatly influenced my life. I'm so glad you enjoyed this post. Thank you.
I've not read Emerson but this essay resonates deeply - “perpetual presence of the sublime” does make me see things in a childlike way and that is part of the healing balm of nature, it helps us connect with our inner child. Great post Pamela, thank you.
Lin, I hope you do read Emerson's Nature and enjoy every word of it. Nature is one of the greatest healing forces in my life. I am always happy to say the nature I experience with my readers. Thank you for chiming in.
Pamela, I love this post, and I am a fan of Emerson. I need to re-read his work and am inspired to order it at my local library.
Your photos of various aspects of nature are beautiful and complement your words. So lovely.
Beth, I hope you enjoyed reading Emerson again. I think his work is timeless and so vital.
I know I need more time with nature. Thanks for a great repost, Pamela.
Nature is always there for you Rod. As James mentioned in the comments it is just outside of the door. A moment a day helps.
You’re right, Pamela. I need to do that on a daily basis.
It’s very easy to get busy and not take a few steps outside to enjoy nature. I have been there many times myself!
Pamela I love this essay and often use this quote when teaching: We all have language and consider this: The “word” as Emerson said, “if traced to its root, is found to be borrowed from some material appearance. Right means straight,” “wrong” means twisted. “spirit” primarily means wind … the whole of nature is a metaphor of the human mind,” he explains in Nature, Chapter IV, “Language.”
Mary, Thanks so much for sharing that. I will need to go back and read "Language" again get to the root of it!
Thank you all for your comments... More responses tomorrow! 😀
So lovely to reread and refresh with Nature as a guide, and Emerson, and YOU!
Thank you Jill!
My parents did exactly like yours regarding gardening. Then dad used the cukes to make the BEST Polish garlic dill pickles he'd store in our fruit cellar.
My mom, pickled, jammed and canned when I was kid.
Pamela, I love all of this
Thank you Kathleen. I am so glad you enjoyed!
Nature is crucial: we are ALL part of it. And I hear and feel that broken down woman blues, broken isn't gone, blues can heal. we will...
Jill, Is broken ever gone… We can heal and we do heal, but women still struggle, generation after generation!
Thank you! Nature is always crucial!
You are so astute, breaking, mending, healing, fixing, emotions, intellect, justice, fairness, we face them all and give ourselves to NURTURE and NATURE: some of the strengths of women.
Thank you Jill!
Love the message. A word of encouragement. My teacher is a woman, a woman Buddha. Freedom is possible.