About a month a go I visited the Moorlands Nature Reserve. It’s a small but ever so beautiful piece of nature on the edge of the city. After years of driving past it and thinking ‘must go there’ – I finally found the time. Really pleased I made myself stop the car and go for it.
Well another work visit to the City. Work completed sooner than expected. So a spare 30 minutes before I head for the school run. No better use of that time than another walk round the Reserve.
The colours have so changed in just one month.
Countless studies have shown the positive impact nature can have on a persons wellbeing and stress levels. I’m no statistician but I confirm that even just 30 minutes is just so uplifting.
I just love the beautiful carvings which are dotted around the reserve. The old 14th century acorn quote is brilliant. We can make a difference. Seemingly small and modest things can grow into something impressive given time and patience.
I really need to make a date to come and look at that quote every single month. Yes seemingly small changes in my lifestyle can have a significant impact. The garden can be made into our own little nature reserve. I can make a difference. Son can achieve his dreams. I can do this. He can do this. We can do this.
Yes, you can!
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Looks so nice – I bet it is great to help clear the mind. Glad it is so uplifting!
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It was uplifting
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Beautiful!!
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Wow, those reds! Now you’re going to have to do pictures in Winter and Spring too🙏please! Just gorgeous. Nature is so relaxing and energizing at the same time. Thank you for sharing your secret garden.
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Will just do that. x
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That place looks so calming . I can just smell the beautiful scent of nature . Very peaceful place to surround yourself with . I am so happy you have this place to visit and clear your thoughts and uplift your spirits. 🙂
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It so quiet as well. Have the place to yourself.
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That is a beautiful feeling . I can only imagine. It’s nice you can experience this🙂
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It is s good feeling.
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Sounds like it is🙂
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So pleased you were able to go back. Beautiful photos.
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Sunny today but much more coming in hours.
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An amazing place! Love the pictures.
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Thank you. It really is.
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👍😉
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What a gorgeous place! 😍 I’m sure you’ll be visiting there often.
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I will.
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I love your pictures of the leaf on the ground and the pine cone bundle. I’ll bet it’s even better in person.
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It really is.
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Beautiful place and beautiful colours. It feels so calming.
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It is very calming
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the further you can be from another person the closer you will be with yourself!
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I like that.
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Ive been doing this for more 40 years. I go into the forest to search for myself.
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It’s took me a long time but now I understand this.
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welcome to the Rabbits door
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Beautiful photographs Sir! 🙂
You have a natural talent for it, i love the golden ‘hand’ leaf and that incredible orange tree, a maple i assume?
All the photos have a special something about them and the carvings are wonderful.
That lot would lift anyone’s spirits and make you forget your worries for a while.
Thanks for thinking to share them with us (and again with yourself too!)
Do you take Son with you anytime?
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He’s been once. Thank you sir.
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A very beautiful place!!! You’re so right … nature has a way of putting things to right! Hugs!
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It really does
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You can do it!
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Thank you
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Beautiful shots, each one of them. I’ve just home from a long and hectic day. Many more of such till the end of November. I will heed your advice, and let Nature rejuvenate me.
Thank you!
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Take care.x
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What a lovely place to find peace. I especially love the squirrel carving.
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It is great.
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Looks like a wonderful place. Nothing quite like being in nature.
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It is a wonderful place
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Lovely pics dear 😀, looks like a lovely place to relax.
Anything is possible with the right mind set and time.
❤️✌️
BY FOR NOW
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It really is.
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This is such a lovely place and you took some great photos!
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Thank you so much.
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You’re most welcome!
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Wonderful photographs! What a lovely place. Glad you are feeling better.
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It is a lovely place.
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Wonderful Gary. I am so glad you got to go there. I couldn’t manage without nature, even though I can’t see it. It puts you at one with yourself. Love it Gary. May you get there mire often x
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It really does work. Need to look after it.
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Looks great… at least now 🙂 I don’t know how it feels in the winter in that forest 👀👀👀👀👀
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We shall find out. Bet it’s cold and wet.
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I’m pleased you went back. Excellent photographs, too.
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Thank you sir
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Awesome photos and attitude…now you’re talking!
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Thank you so much
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So beautiful. So true. Thank you.
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Thank you it is beautiful
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Thank you for this. Have had some rough news today and just looking at your photos has cheered me up.
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Sorry about that. Hope things improve.
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LOVE the pictures! Added to my bucket list. EXQUISITE!
(You make a difference, you have value. And you both CAN DO THIS!)
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Thank you so much
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You allude to a study the compared a walk in the city to a walk in a park or woodland area. Since my brain is not good at filtering the difference for me is even more profound. City noises are jarring, unpredictable and create dissonance. Whereas sounds in nature have a subdued tone, have a natural rhythm and blend in together. So for anyone going for a walk it means their brain has less filtering to do ergo, much more relaxing and stress reducing.
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It’s so natural where the city is just noise for noise sake.
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Nature rejuvenates an aching, tired heart in so many ways. ❤️
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It really does x
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Looks a lovely place to visit. Will try to remember it for when we are in the vicinity.
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It really is.
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Gorgeous colors & carvings.
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They really are.
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Even just looking at these pictures make me smile. Thanks for sharing. 🍁😊🌲
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Thank you
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