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It was fun to help tend to my friend M’s garden. So many tomatoes, grapes, some peppers...one that looked like ET. Along with spending time together I was there to help with her house which on this day meant I had more dirt and water on me than the pool and tarps BUT I found a new use for Shepherd’s hooks because that pool was going to dry on the laundry line some way somehow! . . #friendship #tendingthegarden #gardening #tomatoes #grapes #peppers #wrestling with #pools and #tarps #shepherdhooks #makingmemories https://www.instagram.com/p/B2iIJvTBJRx/?igshid=1pon9yxbgux3o

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And the award for best animal rescue creation goes to... 🏆 . . #animalrescue #transport #genius #invention #macgyvered #wasntmyidea #poolnoodle #adoptdontshop #pleasespayandneuter https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fseS0BDiJ/?igshid=izexyntf31dt

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Time spent near the ocean on a cloudy day is better than a sunny day far from the ocean. . . #ocean #beach #dunes #cloudyday #truro #capecod #massachusetts (at Truro Cape Cod) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2eokRphwXh/?igshid=b8jxcu3so8d3

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Full moon in Pisces. Full Moons are about illumination, with each Moon shining on different aspects of ourselves and our world. Although this Moon was dated for last night, Friday the 13th, it’s still as powerful tonight and in general the effects of Full Moons can be felt days before and days after. This Harvest Moon’s light can awaken parts of ourselves that have been asleep, for the purpose of rediscovering and reconnecting with our greatest purpose in life; and help us to see the light within ourselves so that we can help others see theirs. . . #fullmoon #fullmooninpisces #pisces #harvestmoon #illumination #september #fridaythe13th #2019 #shadowself #bethelight (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2awFnsBdF_/?igshid=19rigocqwp9n9

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A Katydid (Microcentrum rhombifolium) appeared in my SUV and seemed content to hang out on the inside windshield as I prepared for travel. Similar to the shadow of the Praying Mantis a few posts ago, this wee one showed me her/his reflection. After some time together, I thanked the Katydid for the message and brought her/him to safety. . . #katydid #animaltotem #reflection #awareness #camouflage https://www.instagram.com/p/B2BF-zVB1Nt/?igshid=tb92qtcymruu

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Sending some Senna (Cassia angustifolia) and will always share/send some tea as thanks. . . #herbs #senna #cassiaaugustifolia #tea #smallbusiness #customerappreciation https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ATP9_B1QO/?igshid=1r5x3qmea84iz

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Last night I stopped to meditate at a great spot in Manhattan to see a sunset. As I was about to jump back on the west side highway, a Praying Mantis jumped onto my window. After stopping and getting out of the car she moved upwards. Last year around this time I met another Mantis but this time it was a different vibe. This Mantis meant business with those big black eyes staring soberly at me, and her vibe I quickly understood by visceral means. I told her I understood and asked if there was anything else I needed to know...talk about an awkward silence...me standing there ‘saying’ to a Mantis, ‘I know you’re trying to tell me something...”. It was clear this creature wasn’t going to budge until I got it. So she patiently sat there looking at me with such directness and confidence. It then occurred to me she wasn’t ‘saying’ anything. I asked myself, ‘then what else is there’...and then it clicked. Her shadow. I asked if that was it and with that she flew away up into a tree. What a way to lead into today’s Super New Black Moon in Virgo! I am grateful to have taken photos because they are now among my favorites. I’m wishing you and your shadow self the very best. ~C . . #nyc #meditation #prayingmantis #messenger #animaltotem #animalmedicine #supermoon #newmoon #blackmoon #newmooninvirgo #carljung #shadowself #sheandhershadow #meandmyshadow (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B10GYkmB3aN/?igshid=14rizmbjo50z6

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#inanewyorkminute #nyc #westside #westsidehighway #sunset #video #photography #nofilter #peaceful #beautiful #meditation #thursdaythoughts #i❤️ny (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1xINrvBNkT/?igshid=1i2hhx3zlcc5o

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Sunday I transported for shelter to rescue, King was my copilot and is headed to rescue. I’ll be posting more rescue efforts at a later date on @chrissannthemumtotherescue but wanted to share King because he is a ‘tripod’, missing his back leg. Animals with special needs are often one of the groups killed first at kill shelters and overlooked by perspective rescues and adopters. As you can see King is happy living life in the moment and doesn’t let a missing leg slow him down. A Reiki teacher I once worked with told me that non-humans heal well because they have little to no barriers to healing. If they can heal, they will. In working with animals I have found this to be true. They are an inspiration. Fortunately we have come to a place in rescue where there are now more people who specifically seek out animals with challenges/disabilities and provide them with rescue and/or a loving home. How fortunate they and we are with this perception progress that animals with special needs are deserving of love and can live a meaningful life. 🐾❤️ (More photos of King and the puppies can be found on the Chrissannthemum to the Rescue Facebook page.) . . #animalrescue #transport #dog #dogsofinstagram #shelterdog #mutt #muttsofinstagram #handsome #king #tripod #specialneeds #specialneedsdog #gonnathrive #beallhecanbe #happypuppy #adoptdontshop #spayandneuter https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rwrPCBNxt/?igshid=1h0nn9f1h7b7w

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...and don’t forget, I’m just a girl, sitting across from a dog, asking him to play fetch. . . Jet the #labrador #retriever #rescuedog #adoptdontshop https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jxIMDBfag/?igshid=1a1r91zf53y7h

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❤️A cob, pen and their cygnet.❤️ . . #swans https://www.instagram.com/p/B1hYqG2By2m/?igshid=bct99wqa5mii

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First time a seagull came to sit nearby. S/he seemed so intent on saying hello and staying a while only a few feet away. I was told weeks ago someone would be communicating with me through birds. We had a nice chat. . . #beach #ocean #seagull https://www.instagram.com/p/B1fWqtkBrJm/?igshid=amjlwhjxgwvi

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I am pretty sure if your cat(s) open a cabinet and lay out on the floor White Sage WITH matches right next to the bag, the immediate action to take upon entering the room is to smudge. 🙀 Seriously that is exactly how I found it. 😺 😽 #caturday #cats #furkids #lovethem #clearmessage #whitesage #smudging #highestgood #leoseason #loyalty https://www.instagram.com/p/B0btAZuB8ve/?igshid=cup00hymi11v

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I prefer my Chrissannthemum Chai Tea loose and steep it with a little strainer because beyond the black and rooibos tea leaves (decaf), there are solid ingredients (ginger, cloves, cardamom) that can be pressed against the strainer with a spoon to release more flavor. ☕️ . . #latenight #decaf #chai #tea #teatime #chaitea #coconutmilk #vegan #tealover https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ST4p6h4cP/?igshid=1mm82lzd1zu0t

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Ginkgo in the city, new furry friend Truffle, sunset on the Hudson. #ginkotree #nyc #nature #beautiful #thetreeswesee (at Riverside Park, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByY7LbEBQJ6/?igshid=11ovs5id5w253

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For plant nerds receiving this kind of text causes immediate warm fuzzies. 🤗 . . #plantnerds #plants #friendship #lifesbestmoments #warmfuzzies https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-QW7qhZvU/?igshid=1a0l99nt3advx

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#quotes #NYC #centralpark #path (at Central Park- The Jackie O Reservoir) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0efANBtDp/?igshid=17e187tju42vs