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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1976 W: 259 N: 4103]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (11585) | Garden Locust Nymph
Acanthacris ruficornis
I am not 100% sure of the ID. The nymphs of most insects I find very difficult to ID. Based on geographical distribution and the frequency of their findings in my neck of the woods I hope I am right.
The holidays have passed and our gifts have been stored away in drawers and closets. Fresh memories of our own unique blend of holiday surprise, happiness and disappointment are with us.
New Years stimulates reflection about new promises to keep and old promises to renew. We think about ourselves, our friends, our family. And we think about the life we’ve been living and the life we want to create.
My New Year’s wish for each of you is, that you discover the gift of simply being YOU.
There exists in most of us the belief that, if only we could “fix” ourselves we would be happy and find our lives, fulfilling. While I do believe that the impulse towards personal growth is important (and often admirable) such endeavors do not necessarily lead to happiness.
So what does? Experience has taught me that the greatest source of happiness and well-being comes from simply being who we already are. Each time we face our truth, each time we express what we really feel, each time we commit to action that we know to be in our best interest—we feel happy. The response to being true to our self is simple light heartedness.
Therefore I dedicate this newly born grasshopper to you. May your future (...and his) be as bright as the flower it rested on during the afternoon showers.
Ps. It was very small and I posted a WS to try and show you the size. |
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