“With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nations wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan – to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations.” – President Lincoln’s second inaugural address, March 4, 1865

(This post is part of an ongoing #positivemomentarydistraction series intended to lend you a much deserved #serenegreenscene #naturedose to help you #takegoodcare. The photos and quotes are part of a #thriveoutsidehealinside collection, I have curated over the decades – meditative resources that I turn to for inspiration, empowerment and reassurance – not unlike my healing relationship with my garden and nature beyond. Research studies show that views of nature-based positive distractions reduce pain, anxiety, stress, fatigue, distress and other physiological and psychological outcomes as cited by Ulrich et al, 2004. Please, enjoy this #healinggardenhappyplace moment with me.)