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regret, dandelions, & how to fit more into your life
fragments from my journal — may 16 2026
I’m a girl who loves the city, but lately I’ve been craving nature. I’m out in the country right now. Satiating this craving. Bundled in a lumberjack jacket; my bottom half wrapped in a plaid blanket. It’s chilly out but I refuse to go inside. I’m surrounded by wood, and grass, and evergreens — — tall and full. This is the closest I’ve felt, in a while, to peace. Dandelions poke out of the grass. Some in clusters, some not. Recently, I heard the presence of dandelions means the field they’re found in needs repairing, and they’re there to do that work. (My source is an online video…I have yet to confirm its validity). Even so, my mind has changed about dandelions. No longer are they weeds wanting to be flowers. Instead, they are misunderstood healers. I hope they forgive me.
I just heard one of the neighbours ask their company if they “regret not doing it sooner.” I don’t know what they’re talking about. Based on the other bits of conversation I picked up, they’re talking about grass, or landscaping, or harbouring chickens. Either way, how universal is it of us to regret not acting quicker!? We stall too much. Think and overthink. Judge ourselves, when we should just do! Then asses. If we did, how much more of what we want would fit into our lives? I think, a lot.
xx EVIE ❤
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