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These posties are a bright spot in my day.

Just fyi for you: I have faced down strange barking dogs, dealt with angry cats, been scolded by birds, had squirrels read me the Riot Act, and killed bugs, even cockroaches, with my bare hands, but if I see a mouse in my house (or anybody's house for that matter), I scream like a little girl and find myself on the counter, the coffee table, or whatever else is available before I know what's what. ;)

Thanks for the fun photos, you're take CHIP SHOTS, ha ha.

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Yes i do believe Chip is copying you in your meditation Barbara. Animals seem to recognise the high frequency energy of yoga, qigong and other healing modalities. My dogs and cats all try to get on my yoga mat with me which is cute but means I have to move and get another mat...

Yes, you're right, fear and anxiety is the normal state of most people now and I too wish that we could all connect to nature and animals to become fearless and at peace.

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Aug 15Liked by Barbara Sinclair

Critters teach US, and sometimes the other way around, but I think mostly they just try to humor us... ^_^

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He was doing it again this morning...stopped nibbling under the bird feeder when I came outside...and stood up facing north. I absolutely agree with you and hear this from other about their animals. My energy healing teacher used to talk about this all the time.

Much love to you, Ingrid, and thx for reading! 🐿️ XO

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Jul 30Liked by Barbara Sinclair

I totally love this, Barbara! I love the story about your resident chips and the cartoon was the best. Kids don't get to watch cartoons like that anymore. I love the photo of your adorable barn. We have a barn too. It's a nice place to escape to every now and then.

And I'm a "startler" too. My youngest son ends up peeling me off the ceiling each time he sneaks silently into my office and then waits for my reaction, which usually involves grabbing my chest, gasping and yelling..."D-O-N'-T!!" This was fun, Barbara. Thanks.

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Thx for reading, fellow startler! :) That old Chip and Dale cartoon!! Blast from the past.. XO

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Ha! Chip and Dale were a big part of me learning English when I moved to the States.

Still can’t get over that you’d rather have an encounter with a bear than a mouse! 😆 but I hear you, I don’t like being startled myself. Don’t like horror movies for that reason. Why put your nervous system though that on purpose?!?

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Omg! I love hearing that, Tonika! Chip gave me a giant startle this morning. I had to do a Lucy Ricardo and jump onto my picnic table bench! :) Hope you're doing well! XOXO

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😆 yes, doing pretty good! Recouping from Saturday. I’m going to email you in a minute with a question.

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Just answered you...XO

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of course if you have low blood pressure you want to stay away from valerian, as i did in my youth but i can use it now, and i am glad.

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Well, I do believe Chip and Dale's distant cousin Sofie has taken up residence in my garden. Cute as she may be...I shooed her off this morning as she carried away yet another of my raspberries. I would share but these red squirrels make taking every last raspberry, plum, peach I grow their life's mission. Not cool. Lol. I am also very easily started and I think it has something to do with being an empath. My husband has no problem watching tense scenes in movies where as I need to take a break or look away....it's so real to all my senses! More chamomile tea, please. Take care Barbara!

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Oh boy. Would be nice if we could all share the bounty but my gardening friends tell me stories like yours. And, I just said that to someone yesterday regarding being an empath. Totally agree. I have to be super careful about movies I watch. Many times in the past I would have to go sit in the lobby of the theater. Or just leave. Yes to Chamomile! Lemon Balm, too!

Thx for reading, Heide! XO

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Jul 29·edited Jul 29Liked by Barbara Sinclair

I'd consider valarian too. Now i am older that and magnesium is a life saver. got 7 hours of sleep last night. woot!

I love chip and dale, but i would not feed 'em near the garden or house.

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I'm one of those peeps who doesn't do well with Valerian. But I do a magnesium foot soak almost every night and it really does to sleep better.

I gave up on a garden last year (too many monster bugs here) and don't leave treats by the house anymore. Thx for reading! 🐿️🐿️

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It is true not every herb is for every one, not even ginseng. maybe real shilait. But gave up on garden? Oh goodness!, Did you try and slather yourself in a neem oil and lavender combination, no tick nor mosquito nor spider will affront you, until you sweat it off? that is what i do, if it is bad.

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Nah, it's just not worth it for me. I have a wonderful farmer's market where I know all the farmers and I would rather support them than be miserable. But, thx for the suggestions!

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"While I hear bits and pieces of nonsense going on in our wide world, I like to believe that living in harmony with the plants and animals will somehow reverberate peaceful energy into the field."

Oh I think this is very much the case Barbara, and thank you for that reminder and sharing your special patch in this wondrous world.🌿🐿🌿

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Maybe one day we'll all end up gathered together bathing in that energy surrounded by the trees and rivers and mountains in all their glory. XOXO

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From your lips to Chip's ear...

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A truly lovely thought! XO

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Can I be there? 🙏🏼

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Uh, duh! Of course you’ll be there! 🥰

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Yay! 😁

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Jul 29·edited Jul 30Author

I just caught Chip sitting in a pot on my kitchen stoop. He’s in heaven from all the press! 🐿️😂🥰

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Jul 29Liked by Barbara Sinclair

You have a wonderful neighbor. I love how we respond to our little fellow earthly co-habitants. You have a Chip and I have a Charlie Rabbit.♥

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We are so lucky! XOXO

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Thank you for introducing us to Chip he is indeed delightful and like you said so cute! 😃🐿️

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Thx for reading! He’s going to be even more full of himself after all this praise! 🐿️🥰

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I loved the "poser" caption!!

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Jul 29Liked by Barbara Sinclair

I love chip!

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Aug 15Liked by Barbara Sinclair

Me, too! He's a varmint! lol

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I’ll tell him you said so! 🐿️🥰

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