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Richard Merrick
Mar 02, 2025
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Carsington Water, Derbyshire
We are shaped by what we notice. We are wired to notice threats more than rewards, and that tendency is amplified when we are stressed. So, between starting and finishing this post, it seemed wise to go for a walk and notice something other than the tragedy that began unfolding on Friday. It is early spring; new growth is unfolding everywhere, and we would do well to remember the same is true for us.

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