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“Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will evade you, but if you notice the other things around you, it will gently come and sit on your shoulder.” – Henry David Thoreau
A personal blog of a plant lover
A personal blog of a plant lover

“Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will evade you, but if you notice the other things around you, it will gently come and sit on your shoulder.” – Henry David Thoreau

These are some snaps from my backyard kitchen garden taken with my Redmi phone. Ant brothers hunting for mealy bug. Ants are wonderful predators, they help to control certain insects. Beautiful red dragonfly in my kitchen garden. It is an…

“Life blooms in the moments we slow down enough to notice the beauty around us“

” Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional ” (Chili Davis)
The world consisted of predators and prey. You were either hunting or running – Charlene Weir
“Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want now“
“Each time we think we can’t handle the difficulties of life throws at us, we find a bit more strength within ourselves, proving that we are capable of overcoming more than we imagine”

The gentle rustle of plant leaves in kitchen garden, rhythmic movement of butterfly and other insects, the vast silence of nature, reducing stress hormones like cortisol while boosting serotonin and endorphins through fresh air, sunlight, and physical movement. Studies from ecopsychology highlight how simple walks in green spaces lower anxiety, improve mood, and enhance mindfulness, allowing the mind to unwind and reconnect with the earth's unhurried rhythm.

A quiet bee resting on a flower might be more than just a peaceful moment—it could be exhausted. Explore why pollinators get tired and how you can make a small but meaningful difference in their survival.