Morning Walk

Morning walk brought to you by barnacles, oyster, murex and hermit crab.

I am often asked why I post this on art and health sites. My answer is there is a whole being that needs complete care and attention. Maintaining separation between interests has its place, but when healing PTSD, it’s all hands on deck! Integrating all parts of our life support long lasting healing. The beauty found in nature inspires creativity AND increase circulation to improve health. Hope, stress-reduction, beauty, connection and good health are management tools for PTSD triggers.
Moral injury is one of the key components of PTSD. Without attending to our spirit, we can’t completely heal. Much loss and alteration occur from trauma and become a thorn preventing the wounds to close.  My hope is to present visuals and conversation that inspire creativity, move someone to take a walk, crack a smile, warm a heart and feel a sense of who they are. These integrative actions help one to feel more grounded and connected, thus reducing PTSD symptoms.

Aeosop Fable
As two Men were walking by the sea-side at low water, they saw an Oyster, and they both stooped at the same time to pick it up. One pushed the other away, and a dispute ensued. A third Traveler coming along at the time, they determined to refer the matter to him, which of the two had the better right to the Oyster. While they were each telling his story, the Arbitrator gravely took out his knife, opened the shell, and loosened the Oyster. When they had finished, and were listening for his decision, he just as gravely swallowed the Oyster, and offered them each a Shell. “The Court,” said he, “awards you each a Shell. The Oyster will cover the costs.”

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