Like A Tree

In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful. - Alice Walker

Another day of the @capturinggratitude project - and my sister @summitjewellery is visiting. We had a beautiful lunch @cherrydarlingsbakehouse, which we ate outside in the beautiful sunshine (it was our first stop after the airport... as it is every time she visits!) I love spending time with her - as we get to let out true weird sides shine.

In addition to being so grateful to have such a wonderful family and special sister, I feel so grateful to have soaked up family time in the sun and to have reflected on one of the lessons of nature today. Namely, the beauty that exists in imperfection - and the reminder to show up. How empowering to show up as oneself - raw, imperfect, and in that, absolutely brilliant.

So, today - embrace your natural brilliance. Be like a tree!

Photo credit to the multi-talented and lovely @blackspruce_woodworking.

Text by Kaitlin

Joy To Be Found

Plants give us oxygen for the lungs and for the soul. - Linda Solegato

This was yesterday’s moment of gratitude. (I’m practising @capturinggratitude this week): sitting with a cup of tea, noticing the light streaming through the window, illuminating the outdoors in green and, what turns out to be a beautiful table of homage to our darling cat, Cashew (and the biggest gratitude to the amazing painting and sketch by @gracedrawsdogs @gracemackayart and the photo by @elisedphoto - check out these talented ladies Adelaide).

What I’m enjoying most about #capturinggratitude is taking the time to deliberately reflect on, and celebrate, what might seem like simple moments - because, it seems there is so much joy to be found.

I’ll share today’s moment in my stories I think... but let me say, it’s a beautiful day! Have a think, what are you grateful for today?

Text by Dr Kaitlin Harkess

Capturing Gratitude

Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams. - Ashley Smith

Gratitude. Getting out to the park and watching the joy flow. The simple pleasure of watching wonder unfold as the sun shines. I know I always feel better after I’ve been outside. It soothes me - particularly if I take off my shoes and truly connect to the earth. I hope with all my heart that Charlie will be able to do the same as the years go on. It should not really be a fight... but I’m grateful that we are waking up and standing up for our Mother Earth. Thank you @capturinggratitude project for shining light on this cause.

What will you do for your soul this week? If you’re anything like me, I recommend kicking off those shoes and grounding down to the magic of our planet.

Text by Kaitlin