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MHN. Well, hello there. My name is Morgan Harper-Nkels. I'm an artist and a writer, and this is a space where I share words that I hope can make a little room for you to slow down and take a few deep breaths as you prepare for whatever lies ahead.

Thanks for being here today.

And now on to today's episode.

Have you ever gone back and forth over how you want it to be seen by the world?

Maybe there are some days where you feel ready to take it all on, to be in the spotlight, and shine.

And perhaps there are other days where you find yourself wanting to hide away or needing to take a break and rest. It's during

these times, these moments when you want to retreat and pull back, where you may begin to feel

restless. It is in these moments when the pressure feels overwhelming, where you may begin to feel restless. It is in these moments when the pressure feels overwhelming,

where you might start to feel like you're not doing enough. If you've ever felt this way,

then this episode is for you. This episode is for the ones who have had that feeling of restlessness,

or have felt the pressure of always needing to do more.

I want you to join me on this journey as we look at nature as a way of learning how to look within.

So let's have a look at plants. One of the most beautiful things about Earth's vast variety of

plants is that they teach us the importance of slow, intentional growth.

Plants are never in a rush. They take their time to address and attend to their needs.

However, when we look at the boldness of bright yellow sunflowers or admire the beauty of tulips growing

freely in the sunlight, it can be intimidating to imagine ourselves growing there alongside them.

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