Laura

Last Walk of the Year

Hey everyone!

I went a lovely walk the other day, so I figured I’d share my last walk of the year with you.

Looking up to the trees… 🌳

I needed to clear my head before I went to work, it did help.

For all their beautiful wisdom and ancient secrets they can lend

As walks and being in nature so often do.

The music of nature…

Breathing in the fresh air, and it’s nice that it’s been cooler temps here lately.

Pinecones and all their symbolism ✨

Feeling the cool breeze against skin, flowing through my hair.

I can never seem to catch butterflies, ever.

Seeing the animals in their natural habitat.

*busy, busy*

Trying carefully not to disturb them, as to be able to catch a glimpse of their everyday existence.

“Hey! Who’s doing all that walking?”

As they scurry around mischievously…

*dig, dig*

Oops! Perhaps a little too close?

“I’m watchin’ you, lady!”

Ok, Ok, I’ll be on my way, Mr. Squirrel. Sorry for disturbing you! 😆

“That’s more like it! Get a move on!”

The water was a serene view.

Just don’t jump in 😆

Although of course, swimming is never advised. 🐊

Because if you do, you may meet your untimely demise

Otherwise, you might be in for a surprise!

Let’s look back up in the trees…

Perhaps nature really does have all the answers.

As the calm washes over

It’s never set in any one timeline, and it certainly never hurries.

I wonder who lives here?

Best to let all that be.

Things happen in the right time and space, and when they are supposed to.

And now, it’s time for our little walk to end

With the reminder in the coming of the new year of so much gratitude for nature, love, peace, harmony, joy – and for all those elements and people who bring them forth into our lives.

And to be thankful for how much serenity a simple walk can bring.

Words and images, also the last time I’ll be able to use this!

Happy New Year’s Eve! I will be at work tonight, but I wish you all a very safe evening with much happiness and fun! ✨

I have one more post for the end of the year, and then I’ll see you in the next! 🙌

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  2. Mr. Squirrel looks like a pretty rough customer. Watch yourself 😄
    Happy New Year, m’lady. Thank you so much for making my 2024 much, much brighter than I ever imagined it could be. 💗
    Don’t work too hard tonight, eh? 😉😘😘

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    • He’s a tough one to please, that Mr. Squirrel 😆
      Happiest New Year to you, Lord of Darkness! 🤪 And yes, thank you for making my 2024 amazing in so many ways ❤️ you are so appreciated! 😘

      Ugh, I’ll try not to. Getting ready to leave now 😭

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      • So far, it’s been pretty decent, 🤞 it’s just taking me forever to do paperwork cause I’m checked out 🤣 it’s 4:30 now, so only a bit longer to go… phew 😮‍💨

        Hope you are sleeping well 😘 ❤️

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      • At least it was a semi-decent night, despite the paperwork.😘
        Now, you’re sleeping and will probably awaken when I turn in. 🤣

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  3. Thank you for the enjoyable read and your great photos, and the videos were an extra special set of delightful news. Well done, Laura. I did feel the sense of journey and clarity (you mentioned) from moments in nature from your beautifully present wisdom and insight. Loved the squirrels.
    I trust that your day is well with you. Happy New Year!

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  8. Thank you, Laura, for taking me for a walk in such a beautiful place! Literally, the last walk of 2024! Amazing photos! Nothing like nature to clear our minds and uplift our energy. May your 2025 be filled with joy, inspiration, peace, well-being, love, realizations, and blessings! Happy New Year, my friend 🙏 🌟 💖🌻🌈🍀

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    • Thank you kindly Susana 😊 for your beautiful comments and your lovely light that shines so brightly 🙏 May you have a wonderful 2025 and beyond with peace and health and happiness and much joy. Blessings to you always as well! 💕 ✨ 🌙 🌹

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    • Thanks so much for asking! Black Moon Lilith is an astrological placement that’s connected to transformation and other “hidden” or “dark” aspects of ourselves. I’ve been wanting to write more about it, maybe I will soon. 😊 the Black Moon we have right now in question is when there is 2 “new moons” (it’s completely dark) in one month (normally there is only one new moon in a month) so it’s a bit of a rare occurrence! ✨ thank you for asking, I could write about the moon forever though so I’ll try to keep it short 🙏 😁

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    • Thank you so much, Iba! ✨ glad you like the photos 😊 Happiest New Year to you as well, and I hope you have all the health, wealth, joy and happiness possible in 2025 and always! 🤗

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  16. Nature is indeed medicine for both body, mind, and spirit. It shows how complex life and existence are, codepending in each other, and each life form saves a purpose. I’m happy that you ended your last walk in nature and shared your experience with us. Hope 2025 brings more joy, abundance, and full-of-life experiences. Happy New Year, Laura.

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    • Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏 nature indeed is one of the best medicines in my book along with laughter and love. ✨ it really is beautiful and can instantly transport you to a more peaceful existence. Wishing you all the best in 2025, and always! 😊 Much peace, love, joy, good health, and happiness your way! 🎉🎊

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  27. Thank you for taking us on that walk with you! You certainly made me smile with all of your commentary… ❤ Wishing you much happiness, health, and love in the new year ☕☕ (I don't drink. lol)

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    • Thank you Phil! Your walk sounds fantastic! I can picture it just from the way you describe it 😊 May you walk many beautiful miles as well and thank you! Great health and prosperous 2025 for you and beyond! ✨

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  32. Happy New Year, Laura ❤ … I missed any gators 😉 (lol) and very glad, you did too !!!!! Beautiful pics and thank you for the stroll! Have an easy night and I will be thinking of you, looking for you amongst the stars, and wishing you the best 2025 ever imagined by far !!!!! ❤ X 2025

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    • Thank you lovely ❤️ always so thrilled to see your beautiful words 🙏 thank you for thinking of me 😊 so far it’s been a calm night, so fingers crossed it stays that way 😆 🤞 let’s fly to the stars! ❤️ ✨ wishing you always the best always!!!

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  33. 🥰🌲🍂 You Laura are like me, we know the importance of recharging our batteries in nature to face the demands of everyday life and unhealthy work environments. The beautiful photos convey this lightness to us. Thank you for sharing with us. Good work! 🙂😽🙌🏻✨🎉🌕

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    • Awww yes you are right! Nature 🌺🌳 and all its wonderful healing abilities are so good for the soul! 🙏 yes, the demands of unhealthy work environments sure do lend to that need to get out and away 😁 thank you and I’m so glad you liked the photos 💕 🤗 best wishes to you always and Happy New Year! 🎊🎆

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  36. Happy New Year Laura 🎉 I enjoyed reading this post, and was fascinated by the pictures and videos especially that of Mr. Squirrel 🐿😅 the look on his face cracked me up. I enjoy taking beautiful pictures of natures on my walks as well. Its just therapeutic for me😮‍💨☺️…Have a great year. 🫶🏾

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    • Awww thank you 😊 I’m so glad you liked the pictures and videos! Squirrels 🐿️ are certainly funny little creatures! Nature is indeed such a beautiful and healing element 🙏 appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best in 2025 and always! ✨🫶

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    • Hahaha!! 😆 right?! I was thinking the same when I saw your squirrel, LOL they follow me everywhere I swear! I’m glad you liked the photos and videos, Kymber ❤️ always appreciated 😊

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    • Thank you, Mary 😊 yes, very healing and rejuvenating. If I could spend most of my time outside I would be so grateful and probably have less stress 😆 thank you for your kind comment ❤️ glad you liked the photos!

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    • Thank you Debbie 😊 indeed, nature is so healing 🙏 I’m thankful when I get to spend some time in all its beauty. Happy new year to you and much happiness and joy and abundance your way in 2025! ✨ cheers! 🥂

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  46. Love, love, love your pictures. And the perfect timing capturing that squirrel. Amazing minds think alike, as spending time in nature and taking a meaning last walk of the year is so good for releasing the old, making space for the new, and enjoying fresher air. Nature is better than people. ^_^

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    • Thank you so much for your kind comment! 😊 I’m so glad you liked the pictures! Nature can really afford us some beauty that we certainly can’t find elsewhere. I’m so glad you compared it to releasing old and brining in new. 🙏 appreciate your comment – happy new year to you!

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  48. You have here very beautiful photos and video clips I especially liked that butterfly and squirrel, very cute. I hope your year has started well and you are happy and healthy. Also I hope you get all kind of interesting things in to your life. I cannot visit anyone’s site often during this year, being too busy and must be offline almost all the time. Just came to say hello!! Dream on😊🌺🦋❤️

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