Jess Averbeck
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I have a pet mole...
I have a pet mole. His name is Armie. He lives in his burrow underneath my garden. I adopted him when I noticed the little mounds of earth emerging in the grass on the lawn, like tiny adorable volcanoes. I just couldn’t resist the little guy when he eventually popped his iddy-biddy snout out of the dirt. His taupe, velvety fur and the inconspicuous eyes were, quite frankly, irresistible to me. I nearly missed the sighting of him but as fate would have it, I was gazing out of my kitchen window at the time, warming my hands on a comforting cup of tea. We had a molement—see what I did there, ha!—But seriously, we had a moment. I expected him to retreat but he remained above ground and I found his curiosity intriguing. It’s not often you get to look upon a mole, let alone for more than a few seconds. And this rarity was not something I could let pass by.
By Jess Averbeck3 years ago in Petlife
Thankful Thoughts
This pandemic has, amongst the darkness provided a light; a break; a pause in the chaos. It has given us all a moment in time to think. How often do we really just stop to think? I have come to the conclusion that it is not as often as we would like to believe.
By Jess Averbeck3 years ago in Motivation
Sustaining Sustainability
I’ve been an advocate for living with, nurturing, and cultivating this beautiful planet we inhabit for a majority if not all of my short life. Most of that is with great thanks to my parents for bringing me up in an Eco-friendly and sustainable environment that encouraged me to make life choices not only serving myself but the planet that surrounds me also.
By Jess Averbeck4 years ago in Lifehack
Those who Wander need not always be Lost
Whilst meditation doesn't have to be with your eyes closed, its great practice to begin your wander with an open mind and to open all your other senses. To really understand where you are, you have to feel it, smell it, hear it and breathe it. Of course, this is always easier said than done but it is not impossible to achieve and you don’t need to be a Zen guide or Meditation Guru to try. Whatever kind of day you might be starting, having or have had, take a moment for yourself and be where you are.
By Jess Averbeck4 years ago in Longevity