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Yasmin Chopin's avatar

Delighted to hear you speak about Nan Shepherd's book on the voice-over, Michela. I've read The Living Mountain a number of times now and each time it gives more. And thank you for commenting on my post which recommends this book to all who enjoy place and nature. https://yasminchopin.substack.com/p/the-living-mountain-by-nan-shepherd

Your recording also reminds me to find more moments of joy in the sounds of nature.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thank you Yasmin. It was good to see your post in my inbox, as it will encourage me to read Nan’s book once again. I’ve rooted a little further here, so it will be interesting to see what it inspires this time around.

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Vanessa Thomas's avatar

Beautifully written and a gentle reminder of what we all or at least most of us search for ❤️

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thank you Vanessa. I wish you success with your own search.

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Lynne Wyness's avatar

That’s it isn’t it! A place of ease, I need to read that book again. I find it so deeply comforting to write what I do and others use the word ‘soothing’ which is akin to ease I guess. Important work we do, I reckon Michela 😘

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks Lynne. I wonder what I might find if I read it a third time? We all need opportunities to rebalance, and I think John Muir’s words say it well too.

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Gill Moon Photography's avatar

Beautiful words and images as always Michela.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thanks Gill, always good to hear from you. Apologies - I am behind with my reading. 🐌

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Gill Moon Photography's avatar

Thanks Michela. There are so many interesting things to read on Substack and not enough hours in the day! I am behind with my reading too 🙂

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Amy's avatar

Thank you Michela - this is very inspiring!

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Michela Griffith's avatar

I’m glad you enjoyed it Amy, thanks for letting me know.

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Ramona McCloskey's avatar

Lots of wisdom here, dear Michela! I've put my own creativity in the drawer, but I'm slowly working on reclaiming it - and myself in the process. Love the photos too, especially the wonderful perspective and blur in the first one xx

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thank you, kind Ramona. I'm glad to hear that you are easing open the drawer. It was such a comfort to read those words from Nan - at times we seem to need someone to say, "It's okay!". I'm glad you like the first photo - it didn't make it into last week's letter, but it called me back.

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Jo Morris's avatar

Beautiful words. 🤍

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thank you Jo.

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Audhdpainter's avatar

Beautiful ❤️

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thank you!

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Deirdre's avatar

Thank. You.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

You’re welcome Deirdre.

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