by kimqi | Mar 14, 2022 | Big Rock, Hiking, Illinois, meditation
“Nature is a place to sort through ideas, to gather and arrange words. Sunday was no exception. I took my thoughts to a trail that circles a small lake, a muddy place for dogs, horses, and their humans. It was a clear day, and I walked with the sun on one...
by kimqi | Mar 6, 2022 | Starved Rock
“I knew Starved Rock would be chaotic. I went anyway. A forecasted high of 68 on March 5th is very unusual. That’s my sister’s birthday and I remember many snowy celebrations. The warmest temps would be late in the afternoon and I, like everyone else, wanted to...
by kimqi | Feb 28, 2022 | meditation, Nature
“Visiting Silver Springs this time of year is a reminder that Winter won’t last forever. I love the seasons and do my best to embrace each one, but by late February, I’ve grown weary and seeing green against the snow is like medicine. When I was studying herbs,...
by kimqi | Jan 23, 2022 | Starved Rock, Winter Hiking
The snow blew across the open fields. Sometimes I could see the yellow line as I maneuvered the back roads. As the sun moved higher in the sky, shadows fell long and dark. The lighting was spectacular on the barns and trees. I wanted to stop and take pictures but was...
by kimqi | Jan 22, 2022 | YinYang, Seasons
“The world rests in the night. Trees, mountains, fields, and faces are released from the prison of shape and the burden of exposure. Each thing creeps back into its own nature within the shelter of the dark. Darkness is the ancient womb.” ~John O’Donohue...
