Brittany
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1. I hope nature journaling will help deepen both my creative and mindfulness practices. When I was little, I used to do watercolor with my mom so I hope bringing watercolor into my journaling will also be a connection to her. Sometimes in my haste to snap a photo as a way of “capturing” or remembering a lovely moment, I miss out on an opportunity to be fully present to the wonder in front of me. 2) I love the recommendation to include notes, especially date/location/weather.
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I like playing “eye spy” with my younger kids. It’s a great way to build mindfulness, observation, and vocabulary skills. Plus, it leads to interesting conversations in between each turn— “why do you think that cardinal so red?” “Do you think those leaves will be the same color in the fall?” “About how tall is that plant?”
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I have so many good memories of growing up in nature! Here are just a few: Walking in the vegetable garden with dad after school and noticing what’s growing in the different seasons. Running through yards and climbing trees with friends on my suburban block. Helping mom teach art at a marsh. Splashing in a cold creek on a family picnic. Looking for shells in the sand on the beach and then using my grandpa’s magnifying glass and field guide to identify them.
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