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What nature can teach us about change, growth, and letting go

For the past several weeks, a mated pair of dark-eyed Junco birds, built a nest in a strawberry plant outside my window. We watched them fly in and out, sit patiently over three tiny eggs, weathering the heat, rain, and even my intrusion as I tried to water and keep that plant alive. At one-point, scrub jays discovered the nest and nearly got to the eggs before we intervened with a protective netting. Two of the eggs survived but it was nature doing its incredible dance that inspired me. At points, while trying to water that fragile eco system, I worried I’d wet that incredibly well-crafted nest. And, hearing the pop tweeting and swarming at me (!) as I watered, all I could say out loud was, “Don’t worry. I’m not here to harm…just another protector.” What’s kind of funny is that my human nature had me thinking we had ‘control’ over the small outcome of the two birds’ ultimate survival...when really, we were just visitors in their kingdom.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Relationship Enrichment Workshop

Deepen Connection • Improve Communication • Strengthen Your Relationship

Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In-Person Workshop | Branch B

Limited to 6 Couples

Prepare/Enrich is an assessment-based couple’s enrichment program built upon over 45 years of research to help couples strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and build healthier relationships.

What’s Included:

Prepare/Enrich assessment fee

Workshop materials

Lunch

Pricing: $250 per couple

Early Bird Special: $225 if registered before May 31

To Register call: (831) 647-8490, or

office@wellspringbranches.com

Honoring Who We Are

Inspired by The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown reminds us that resilience is rooted in authenticity — not perfection. When we release the pressure to “have it all together,” we create space for courage, connection, and emotional strength. True resilience grows when we allow ourselves to be human.......

Hikes We Like

Spending time in nature is one of the simplest and most profound ways to restore balance, release stress, and cultivate a sense of gratitude. In our daily lives, it’s easy to become caught up in the constant hum of technology, deadlines, and obligations, leaving little room for reflection or quiet. Nature invites us to pause, breathe, and reconnect — not just with the world around us, but with ourselves...

Work-Life Balanced

Drawing from Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown, the core message is simple: when you are at capacity, the solution is not to do more — it’s to do what matters most.

First, get clear on what is truly essential. Not everything deserves your time or energy. Identify the few priorities that create the greatest impact and eliminate what doesn’t align......

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf”

- John Kabat-Zinn -

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What nature can teach us about change, growth, and letting go

Life struggles can feel like one wave crashing after the other.

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf”