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Surprise visit by the little fawn that was injured jumping over the #barbedwire fence a while back during the heavy rains. Totally healed and really healthy looking. You can look back if you missed what happened to her. #tinyjoys #littlegratitudes #natureholdsthekey #dominantwellbeing #smallwonders #fawn #deer #nobarbedwire https://www.instagram.com/p/BqOMb5GlI_4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e9ckky9brpue

[sheilastahl]

RIP precious deer creature. Follow-up to last night’s story post... I heard a ruckus down the grassy drainage corridor early this morning. The sick mom’s sister was pacing a bit at the corridor’s dead-end at my place, and looking down toward where her sister had been. Something was happening and I could see movement, but couldn’t make it out. I made my way out front and down the street to the intersecting drainage way. As I approached, a la pajamas and flip flops, I could see the coyote mom eating the now dead, sick deer mom. As I paused to take an “all is well” breath, about 50 yards further down, 12 of the the deer “sisters” stood in unison, on high alert, full whitetail stance. It seemed they were holding space for their sister and the “all is wellness” they embody with ease. No judging, no holding on, no good, no bad. They read the room. They live to the fullest, in each moment, breathing and experiencing, breathing and experiencing. I turned around and headed home. I spotted her tiny fawn Rescue, safe and sound a half hour later with some of the others behind my place. Suddenly it seemed clearer. I originally thought the mom was keeping her own fawn at a distance because she was contagious. It seemed mean, but I knew my perspective was lacking breadth. As the sweet mom knew she was ill, she was pushing her baby away and forcing her to forage earlier than normal and fend for herself. The baby would track her mom and follow at a distance. The little one tried nursing from a couple of the other moms but they weren’t having it. Every once in a while, I would see the mom let Rescue get close again for a brief period. Now it seems, the mom was pushing her baby to do hard things while she was alive, so that she would be there to comfort her during the weening process. Pushing her to do hard things alone, the baby falling and weakening, then the mom comforting and feeding, then the pushing away to go it alone again. Each time, Rescue falling a bit, and then getting back up, falling, and then getting back up. Building strength, building resilience, building life. All is well. #natureholdsthekey #tinyjoys #littlegratitudes #resilience #dominantwellbeing #whitetail https://www.instagram.com/p/BpMvB_rg1l1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4yyxyy0z60um

[sheilastahl]

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When I came home from work, I opened the makeshift cage I had filled with soft Basil leaves, food, and water, and this little one flew successfully over the back fence and into the great wild! 😂 It really is a wildlife habitat over here. #tinyjoys #littlegratitudes #natureholdsthekey #dominantwellbeing #doverehab #birdrescue #youneverknowwhoiscomingover https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo2iOsogUNv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kowuh13j4koe

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Well, it looks like black and white stripes are in again this Fall. There’s some mild whining from the catwalk as the models are seen still surviving on birdseed and naturally flavored water. 😂 #tinyjoys #natureholdsthekey #dominantwellbeing #littlegratitudes #bw #skunk #raccoon #smallwonders #modelsearch https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0CDOkAalF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vmsdtruvwr34

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Massive amounts of #rain has sure brought out the amphibians, great and small! And...truly tiny. #tinyjoys #dominantwellbeing #littlegratitudes #smallwonders #frogs #toads #amphibians https://www.instagram.com/p/BosizvFAq8h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jryowgkrgc89

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Participating always wins over filming here. 😂 Surprise solo visit from #MamaDeer tonight. Bonus, #KnockoutRoses #tinyjoys #littlegratitudes #dominantwellbeing #whitetail #deer #natureholdsthekey #participating #filming https://www.instagram.com/p/Boh5mJFgDSo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sj8neyc28j2z

[sheilastahl]

IMPERFECTLY PERFECT SPIRIT Framed Giclée A Square Foot of Fauna Series This amazing mom is identifiable like no other. The bridge of her nose near her eyes is bent. It creates an odd bite that is a little crooked. When I first started meditating and watching and interacting with the deer behind my house, she became my first deer joy. She was instantly friendly and interested in me. She was immediately comfortable in my closeness and would eat apple and carrot slices right out of my hand. Naturally, she became one of my favorite painting subjects. She is the matriarch of of a big family and leads with grace, elegance, and calm. She is also a beacon of light. She magnifies how our imperfections are what identify and draw people to us. It's great to be recognized. Print dimensions: 12"x12" Matte: 1" Natural Walnut Frame: 15.5"x15.5" All material is sourced and made in the USA. 100% wood from sustainable farms, Off White Conservation matboard, Premium framers grade Acrylite, Archival pigment inks on Enhanced 280g Matte Archival Smooth Paper All framed orders fulfilled within1-2 weeks. #tinyjoys #littlegratitudes #natureholdsthekey #dominantwellbeing #femaleartists #sanantonioartist #deer #deerconservation #squarefootfauna #framedart https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRY320AzBx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19gvyr8spl1lf

[sheilastahl]

Look who stopped by... I’m pretty sure this little healing fawn is a female. Wounds are still severe, but she is playing with the other fawns running well and eating the new grass shoots. Nature is a loving balm; miracles and wonders everywhere. #tinyjoys #littlegratitudes #dominantwellbeing #nobarbedwire #fawn #deer #natureholdsthekey https://www.instagram.com/p/BoDDQh5gIv1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=76bcyu3gwx8w