'Nature had taught me to let go of my preconceptions and look again', I love that. I'm an ecologist who is terrified of came toads so I completely know how you feel!
Oh my goodness! The early part of your moth story sounds like a traumatic experience. I'm glad it helped change your mind though. Although I like moths now, I had that terrible fear as a child and would hide under the bedclothes if there was one in my bedroom. Now I catch them in my hands to put them outside. Isn't it funny how our perceptions can change like that?
What a beautiful piece of writing again Molly. My grandchildren were terrified of spiders in the garden until I started giving them names and making up little stories about how they would help us in the garden and then go home for tea with their families!
This is so lovely! On a smaller scale I relate to becoming obsessed with moths. Well, one type. I've spotted Cinnabar moths in my garden and they absolutely delight me! When I read up online about them I was fascinated. I even drew one :)
I used to be afraid of Daddy Long Legs as a child as there were so many of them in our home, they would even be on the staircase! These days I look for them, in spite of having a wild garden I have noticed that come late summer early autumn there are not as many as there used to be. I did enjoy reading your story Molly and so glad you find moths fascinating now!
'Nature had taught me to let go of my preconceptions and look again', I love that. I'm an ecologist who is terrified of came toads so I completely know how you feel!
Love hearing from a fellow ecologist! :)
Oh my goodness! The early part of your moth story sounds like a traumatic experience. I'm glad it helped change your mind though. Although I like moths now, I had that terrible fear as a child and would hide under the bedclothes if there was one in my bedroom. Now I catch them in my hands to put them outside. Isn't it funny how our perceptions can change like that?
It really is! :)
What a beautiful piece of writing again Molly. My grandchildren were terrified of spiders in the garden until I started giving them names and making up little stories about how they would help us in the garden and then go home for tea with their families!
Oh I love that, what a wonderful idea! :)
I love this! As I read, a moth (I think!) actually bumped up against my window!
Aw well that is perfect timing! :)
This is so lovely! On a smaller scale I relate to becoming obsessed with moths. Well, one type. I've spotted Cinnabar moths in my garden and they absolutely delight me! When I read up online about them I was fascinated. I even drew one :)
That sounds like a lovely encounter! :)
I used to be afraid of Daddy Long Legs as a child as there were so many of them in our home, they would even be on the staircase! These days I look for them, in spite of having a wild garden I have noticed that come late summer early autumn there are not as many as there used to be. I did enjoy reading your story Molly and so glad you find moths fascinating now!
I will keep my eyes peeled for daddy long legs! :)
Nature teaches us so much. Loved your moth story.
Thank you lovely :)
I am petrified of snakes😵💫