It seems my mind is filled with a constant craving to create and express myself through different mediums. I find myself making notes on my phone, sketching things and finding inspiration through all the creativity online. But to me, connecting with nature and finding the beauty in all of God's creations is what really inspires me. I think it requires us to slow down and just open our senses to the stillness you can only find away from technology and society and amidst the sounds of the chirping birds and the scent of the air surrounding dense trees.
There is a wonderful park by my house. At 25 weeks, the roundness and weight of my belly is starting to make workout sessions a little more challenging lately! So, I've taken up walking as my main source of exercise. Today, I did my usual walk around the paved trail but the "road less traveled" beckoned me! I veered off the path and found myself walking through some hidden walkways (or at least my imagination made me believe that) that took me further and further away from the sounds of the passing cars. I slowed down and took deep breaths; the air seemed different. It was cleaner and coming straight from the large trees enveloping me. I found a few beautiful tree stumps and carefully stepped on each one. I felt like a 7 year old on my own little adventure. 
The patterns on the stumps and leaves, even the dried pine tree needles on the floor looked amazing. There was so much I could pull from as inspiration! In fact...I think I want to take a little of this nature back home! For some reason, I can't stop thinking about one particular tree stump that would make a perfect addition to the nursery. I think it would be a beautiful reminder of my walks during this pregnancy journey and a great place to place a few cozy blankets and maybe my feet as my we rock the little one to sleep.
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