Knowing their species name makes them feel like part of your community instead of just green-brown blobs. Your walks feel so much richer and more full of life. You might even start saying hello when you pass by :-)
i love walking around outside. i love a body of water. if i don't see my river once i week i start losing it a little. trail walks feel almost grotesque in the winter sometimes. like a barren wasteland. looking for the details is where it's at
watching the tree change and being there for all it’s subtle stages of browning and blooming is a beautiful experience that can yield great appreciation and joy. i believe that spending time in nature when the seasons are changing can provide much comfort and relief to seasonal depression and other feelings that come when the days grow dark and cold.
Did u know basically all of NASA‘s space pics are public domain? I just found out. I’ve been scouring through the james webb images just feeling full of wonder
If you can’t make yourself read any of your books, it’s because you don’t really want to read them. Pick up something easy and silly that will entertain you. It will stretch that muscle. Don’t punish yourself!