#Jung

"Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes. Life has no other discipline to impose, if we would but realize it, than to accept life unquestioningly. Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away from, everything we deny, denigrate or despise, serves to defeat us in the end. What seems nasty, painful, evil, can become a source of beauty, joy, and strength, if faced with an open mind. Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such.' - Henry Miller Art - Joan of Arc by W Addison Smith

#nature

#herbs

Credit: Science Pulse (Facebook) Lichens are indeed recognized globally as bioindicators of air quality, particularly due to their high sensitivity to airborne pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen oxides (NOx), ozone, and heavy metals. They absorb water and nutrients directly from the atmosphere through their surface, making them vulnerable to contaminants in the air. There are three main types of lichens: - Crustose (flat, crusty) - Foliose (leafy) - Fruticose (bushy) Research shows that in urban or industrial areas with high pollution, lichen diversity drastically declines or certain species disappear altogether. On the other hand, in clean, unpolluted environments, a variety of lichen species can thrive and even colonize large surfaces of trees, rocks, and soil. Scientists and environmental monitoring agencies use lichen surveys to evaluate air quality over time. Some lichens are even used to map pollution gradients across cities and forests. For instance: In Europe, monitoring lichens has helped track forest decline due to acid rain. In India, studies have used lichen biodiversity to assess urban air pollution in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Their disappearance is not just a visual clue — it's backed by measurable physiological stress, DNA damage, and metabolic disruption in the lichens themselves, all due to air contaminants. So yes — the presence of healthy lichens is a strong biological assurance of clean air.

#treachery #whistleblower

#memorypalace

Unconditional Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere; Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who lives within; Opening to my loss, I gain the embrace of the universe; Surrendering into emptiness, I find fullness without end. Each condition I flee from pursues me, Each condition I welcome transforms me And becomes itself transformed Into its radiant jewel-like essence. I bow to the one who has made it so, Who has crafted this Master Game; To play it is purest delight; To honor its form – true devotion. ~ Jennifer Welwood:

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[Art: Lucy Campbell]

#nature #horses

#gardening

🌱 September is the perfect time to refresh tired perennials and get them ready for next year. • Irises (Zones 3–9) – Divide rhizomes for stronger blooms. • Daylilies (Zones 3–9) – Split clumps for more flowers. • Hostas (Zones 3–8) – Replant for fuller shade beds. • Coneflowers (Zones 3–9) – Boost growth and pollinator appeal. • Phlox (Zones 4–8) – Prevent overcrowding & mildew. • Peonies (Zones 3–8) – Move now for next year’s bloom. • Shasta Daisies (Zones 4–9) – Revive old clumps. • Sedum (Zones 3–9) – Hardy, easy to transplant. • Asters (Zones 4–8) – Ensure a fuller fall and spring show. Credit: Growing Gardens Made Simple (Facebook)

#funny

Tiny Garden Habit

9 Plants Not To Cut In Fall: Birds Need Them For Winter

While I’ve written many articles on the topic of cutting plants in fall, there are certain plants out there that you probably shouldn’t cut sin...

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“If you imagine someone who is brave enough to withdraw all his projections, then you get an individual who is conscious of a pretty thick shadow. Such a man knows that whatever is wrong in the world is in himself, and if he only learns to deal with his own shadow he has done something real for the world. He has succeeded in shouldering at least an infinitesimal part of the gigantic, unsolved social problems of our day." ― Carl Jung [ Artist • Gabriel Yeganyan ]