One of the practices I return to again and again—both in my teaching and in my own life—is the simple act of welcoming curiosity. When I’m guiding a nature journaling class, I often invite participants to write down any questions that arise as we explore:  Why does this plant grow here? Who made these tracks? What is this bird doing? The purpose isn’t to find the answer right away . In fact, the goal is the opposite. Letting curiosity expand When we give ourselves permission

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