This is a delight Anne from beginning to end enchantment ! Thank you for sharing though honestly, I would love to have joined you in person - an abbey full of trees an Titeuf - I mean…..! 🙏🏽
I like how Anne prefaces the bit about the self portraits as trees.
"And yet, trees are more than a mere background presence. They're in our psyches - their branching-ness, their reaching, their rooting, their stillness and their destructive force."
Reading your reflections and what you notice from your point of view as an ecologist- but even about non-ecology stuff; built environments, rooms- it feels almost like learning a language :-).
So that when one goes out, one can copy how you pay attention and observe. It becomes a richer experience.
Loved this meditative stroll through a decommissioned convent and abbey.. now a publishing house and repository of BD. Would love to visit this one day. Your descriptions are so well written and evocative!
This is a delight Anne from beginning to end enchantment ! Thank you for sharing though honestly, I would love to have joined you in person - an abbey full of trees an Titeuf - I mean…..! 🙏🏽
I like how Anne prefaces the bit about the self portraits as trees.
"And yet, trees are more than a mere background presence. They're in our psyches - their branching-ness, their reaching, their rooting, their stillness and their destructive force."
Just like people.
Beautiful comparison, thanks Susanna!
Reading your reflections and what you notice from your point of view as an ecologist- but even about non-ecology stuff; built environments, rooms- it feels almost like learning a language :-).
So that when one goes out, one can copy how you pay attention and observe. It becomes a richer experience.
Do you mind if I share this?
Oh, that’s alright. 😊
That made my day, Susanna, I’m so happy to hear this! You’ve articulated exactly what I’m hoping to do. ❤️
And their stories… their history, their strengths… their calming - the list of similarities endless!
I would have loved to have you there!
What a superb article! Both mesmerising and transporting. Your writing it getting better and better Anne, I so enjoy reading... Merci
Judy
Thank you Judy!!
Wonderful article, Anne! 🌳💚❤️
My pleasure!
such a great exhibition 🌿
It really was
What a visual treat!
I wish I could go back!
A feast for the eyes, thank you! And that wall of books is impressive.
It's quite singular!
Your articles are thoroughly enjoyable and educational. Thank you!
Thanks for reading Rob!
Amazing. Thank you for the journey into this world utterly unknown to me.
My absolute pleasure!
Loved this meditative stroll through a decommissioned convent and abbey.. now a publishing house and repository of BD. Would love to visit this one day. Your descriptions are so well written and evocative!