...and Claire were not satisfied
So their uncle took them one day to a beech wood near the village
The trees, several hundred years old and with their branches meeting at a great height, formed an arch of foliage through which, here and there, shone a ray of sunlight
Their smooth trunks, with white bark, gave the effect of enormous columns sustaining the weight of an immense building full of shade and silence
On the lofty summits crows cawеd while smoothing their feathеrs
Occasionally a redheaded green woodpecker, surprised at its work...
Inhale in relaxation and focus
Exhale out strain and stress
It's normal for part of your mind to always be aware of outside noises from things you might hear, and that’s okay
Another part of your mind that was [?] until they can just drift to the back of your mind
And you can feel reassured knowing that, if at any point your attention is needed, you will immediately feel that need with intent
[?] that needs your attention right now [?]...