Pamela Leavey

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Day: December 3, 2014

Snowy Owls Are Back At the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

snowy owl on a haystackSnowy Owls are back for the winter at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island in the coastal Newburyport, Massachusetts area. I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing my first Snowy Owl the year yet this season, but starting next week when I am finished with my Fall 2014 classes at UMass Amherst’s UWW, I’ll be heading to the Refuge in search of these majestic beauties. Nothing spells rest and relaxation for me more than time outdoors in every season, enjoying the diverse wildlife at my beloved Refuge.

The photo above was taken at the Newbury Salt Marsh, just outside of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, in December 2013. (more…)

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Daily Affirmations: Optimism

It is easy to fall into the trap of pessimism when life has bogged you down with troubles. It is in these times that we must work harder to remind ourselves that the troubles will pass, things will get easier, things will get better, and there is hope.

dory at Lowell's Boat ShopIn these times when I slip into a pessimistic mood, I affirm: “I will face this day with optimism and hope. I release the negative emotions regarding my circumstances that are bogging me down. Pessimism is not an option today or any day.”

It is important to re-mind ourselves that we are not alone, adrift on the water, there is anchor and that anchor is our capacity to turn our thoughts around.

Namaste… Pamela

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