This week I’ve been visiting my family in South Carolina, and the signs of spring are definitely here. It’s not full-blown spring yet– no azaleas blooming yet– but the time change brought with it a shift of light I always welcome, as a non-early-riser.
One of my favorite low-key activities we did was a visit to Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC. Their big draw is a significant collection of bronze and other sculptures, but I go for the nature.
The other big draw of the gardens is their low-country path by the water. We walked all over and enjoyed the vistas and the gorgeous old and thriving trees.
When it’s warmer, they offer boat tours.
Taking a break by wandering though and sampling nature big and small has been heartening. I’m back home now, so it’s time to go back to work, in more ways than one. I may not exactly feel refreshed, but I do feel reminded– of the importance of beauty, connection, well-being. Also of the goodness in people– the people who care for this (and other lovely) places, and those who visit and support and enjoy and value them. I think they value other important things in our world, too.
Enjoying nature and gardens and walks and sunshine helps. It helps fortify us to get to the very big job we have at hand. I wish you all a good week.