Monday Morning Musings

Introducing Monday Morning Musings!

for your Nature Escape …

I recently read about a term called Noticing Nature Intervention (NNI), hence my Monday Morning Musings. The premise is based on research that shows by taking time to purposely notice nature that is already in your life—for even a few minutes a day, such as looking at a tree or flower or critter outside your window or even gazing at a picture—we can strengthen positive emotions such as hopefulness, peacefulness, rejuvenation and awe. 

In other words, spending time in or looking at nature improves our collective well-being.  

When I read about this, I knew I wanted to help spread hopefulness and inspiration! And with a love of photography, I thought this would be a win win.

For that reason, I will be sharing simple weekly emails of photographs I have taken. Sometimes it may be a poem or short story I have written. All of which will hopefully uplift and inspire you. I hope these emails are a simple reminder that Nature is all around us.

To subscribe for your simple Monday Morning Musings (if you aren’t already), scroll to the bottom of this page and subscribe to My Blog Posts. Then sit back and relax. Your nature escape will be delivered effortlessly to your inbox each Monday.

So when you need an escape, stop and admire a tree or flower or bird outside your window or on your screen. Take in its beauty to soothe and inspire your soul.

Monday Morning Musings Blog by Karen B. Shea
Anna’s Hummingbirds : Photograph by Karen B. Shea

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Karen B. Shea

Karen B. Shea

Writer, photographer & nature lover. I live in beautiful Washington State just outside Seattle with my family and an assortment of wild critters that frequent my yard. My passion is connecting others with the magic and wonders of natural world through the written word and photography!

I am the Author of two children's book: Clark the Mountain Beaver and His Big Adventure! and A Bug-Lightful Discovery! I am also a contributing author in two books from the Common Sentience Book Series: ANIMALS: Personal Tales of Encounters with Spirit Animals by Dr. Steven Farmer; and NATURE: Divine Experiences with Plants, Trees, Rocks and Landscapes by Ana Maria Vasquez.

6 Comments

  1. Charlie Diana on September 8, 2025 at 6:14 am

    This is filled with wonder awe and love. Karen you are inspirational.

  2. Patricia on September 8, 2025 at 9:41 am

    Karen, what a lovely way to start the week. Looking forward to Nature’s Miraculous Monday! You don’t have to call it that, I just made that up…seeeee, you’ve already inspired me! : )

    • Karen B. Shea on September 10, 2025 at 3:13 pm

      Haha!!! Let the inspiration begin…

  3. Farial on September 8, 2025 at 12:43 pm

    I love this post and your photograph is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this hopeful message.

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