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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Go slowly Go slow Slowerrr Than Think Need To… #Health #Wellbeing #Wisdom #Pause #Rest #TakeABreak #MentalHealth #Poem #Poetry #Nature #Photography #Flower #FlowerPhotography #BloomScrolling #EastCoastKin Nature ebbs and flow… blooms at it’s own pace… we’re all natural, too Aren‘t we??? 😁💚

Macro close up of quarter of an orange-peach coloured Dahlia in the process of blooming, with water droplets visible on some petals - photo by the author of this poem and note, Emma Rose.

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Gentle ease an unfolding as natural as nature us humans can choose to unfold also gently #Poem #ImageAndVerse #Stunday #Photography #Flower #BloomScrolling #OrangeSun #ColorADay #NaturePhotography #Sunflower #Bloom #Nature #Poetry Inspiring ease-full ways of nature (rather than uneasy dis-ease) 🌻🧡

A sunflower with yellowy-orange closed petals, one petal seems to be beginning to unfold, surrounded by green leaves and blurred green foliage in the background - photo by writer of the poem, Emma.

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I shared this y‘day to help others, now wildfire smoke is where I am again Urgh Need tips? I‘ll follow these myself today #WildFires #Smoke #WildfireSmoke #ClimateChange #Nature #Trees #Photography #NaturePhotography #MentalHealth #Information #Tips #Helpful #Practical #AirQuality #Wildfire #Info

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The stages of new life in springtime show growing in Robins in us, too Exciting! #Poem #ArtYear #Photography #Nature #Bird #Robin #SmallBirdSaturday #GreenSat #ColorADay #Hedge #NaturePhotography #EastCoastKin #Writing #Poetry Hi, are you feeling rising spring energy? Time for new beginnings…! 🌱💚

Mom Robin standing over her nest, with the beaks of 3 baby robins just visible - photo by author of this poem

Baby robins poking their heads out of the nest - photo by author of this poem.

Baby Robin sits in greenery after taking it’s first flight - seen by author of this poem, photo by me as well :)

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

May is a month of #MentalHealth Awareness 💗 We all have a mind, thoughts we think and thus, mental health I’m enjoying therapy sessions and share this note I wrote that can help you find support, too GIFT LINK: medium.com/purposeful-w... #Writing #Photography #Flower #LoveReading #Learning #Health

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Feel Better! How To Find a Therapist, by a Mental Health First Aider

Plus, a personal update

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

3am friends they’re there for us Crisis hits hard? Can call us up #Poem #ArtYear #Photography #RedWed #Flower Local to us, offline community matters, especially in tough times like this Having felt lonely in the past I’m thankful I’ve found it You, too? ♥️👉 www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-...

3 dark red tulips with a background of leaves and soil - photo is by author of this poem and note - Emma Rose

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Struggling even with self-care? This is for you 👉 medium.com/purposeful-w... I'll be quieter here for a while (the note below explains how come). Want to stay in touch for sure friends? I made a 'home base' online at 👉 loveemmarose.com That's the very best way 💜 #MentalHealth #Reading #Writing

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Feel Better! How To Find a Therapist, by a Mental Health First Aider

Plus, a personal update

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Good stuff is going on in our world! Look at this! How creative us humans can be Care for our planet still needs to be a top priority 💚 #GoodNews #Hope #Uplifting #NatureLovers #Nature #Care Thank you @happyeconews.bsky.social 🙏 Do go follow them if you want to see more fab news…

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Those who know me know I take restful breaks from activity on here sometimes. Here’s why: medium.com/purposeful-w... I hope you can also rest when you need to 🤍✨ It’s healthy for us, and resistance against unhealthy systems that like us earning/spending non-stop 💜 #Reading #Writing #Photography

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Depressed — Need Deep Rest — In Some of Us Could Depression Be Prevented?

By heading to bed an hour or three earlier? Pausing more?

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

This is one reason I donate to #PlantTrees for every #poem I share on #Bluesky and #Medium And my website Plus in collaborations I've enjoyed with another #writer It highlights we need #climate care in an ongoing way AND #trees gift us all #CleanAir ~ a basic need we all have #Love #Trees #Nature

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Have you discovered @beaveronthego.bsky.social??? They’re having fun, and can also bring smiles to our faces with their adventures! #Photography #Fun #Smiles #Beaver

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

What a fab quote Mel is sharing! “Avoid negative people. They have a problem with every solution“ ~ Albert Einstein Oh my goodness, yes! Dontcha love folks who are #inspiring problem-solvers. Who see issues and get on with resolving them Thanks @meltheparadox.bsky.social 🙏🤩 #Inspiration #Quote

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Hi Bluesky! I apologise now for the groan-worthy nature of this joke… Have you heard about quiet tennis? It’s the same, just without the racquet I know, I know, please direct all complaints to my husband who shared it with me y’day! On a serious note, I hope you enjoy smiles today 💜😊 #Laugh #Joy

A love heart drawn in snow
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Emma Rose

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Like Bluesky, the community @medium.com is friendly When online they’re both calm havens I’ll be at some of this event ~ anyone else here on Bluesky going? medium.com/blog/heres-w... P.S. In this context ‘pub’ is short for publications #Writing #Medium #Writers #WritersCommunity #WritingCommunity

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Here’s What’s Happening At Pub Crawl 2026

March 11–12. Live on Zoom. Make connections that matter.

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Hi! I saw an intro like this and loved it, so here’s mine (updated March ‘26!) If you have an intro feel free to share below or say Hi! Love, Emma🌹✨💜 P.S. 225 trees planted so far (I'll share updates in comments below)🌳 #About #Hello The ‘About’ page I mention 👉 loveemmarose.com/about-me-emm...

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Hi, I'm Emma ~ a Mom, Poet, Mental Health First Aider and more
Here I share a mixture of notes ~ including self-care and mental health tips. Plus, climate care info and poems
Some of my chatty notes and relatable poems are on Medium (I occasionally share free 'gift links' if you aren't a Medium member)
Plus I share notes on my website www.loveemmarose.com
My notes are especially for you if you're loving, lonely or longing for a better world

As you're still reading, you're likely like me, and like to know folks more deeply! Here's a few things you might like to know about why I share what I do:
I care about self-care - and trained as a Mental Health First Aider - because sadly there's a history of suicide in my family. Being mentally well is something l've worked to achieve. So, as I thankfully feel well most of the time, I like to share info that can help us go from surviving to thriving.

I used to feel lonely - so developing healthy relationships that are mutually supportive and genuine is something I'm also thankful I've achieved. In a time where many feel disconnected I occasionally share about connecting in healthy ways as I know how good it feels to overcome loneliness. If you're reading this quietly (as I often used to), and feel lonely at the mo, I hope this gives you hope.

I care deeply about caring for our shared home - and mitigating climate change - as one subject I studied is Environmental Science. Oh, and I've experienced climate change events - so that's how come, too.

Want to know more?
I'll pop a link to my Website 'About' page in this post
It's lovely to be with you on Bluesky!

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Well this made me smile! 😁 Anything you need to chuck today?!? #Wise #Words #Cathartic #Swearing #Release #LetGo I'm a fan of what David's saying, language 'n' all, as I've found swearing to be such a healthy stress reliever, as long as we don't aim it at ourselves or other folks in abusive ways

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Need a moment of levity? Check out John's joke below. Humour is powerful! And seeing others joy gave me hope when I was struggling #Joke #Humour #Comedy #Daft #Silliness #Uplift #Mood #MentalHealth

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I hope for you belly laughs too 😁😂 #Silly #Short #Poem #Poetry #ImageAndVerse #SelfCare #Emotional #Health #Wellbeing #Laughter #Uplifting #Smiles #Simple #Pleasures #Laugh Today’s self-care I’m indulging in… watching a comedy show with my family It’ll belly laugh tension right out my body You?

A smiley face drawn in snow lit by bright sunshine
Photo by the author of this silly, short poem and this post that’s advocating for mental health self-care, Emma Rose

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

In the midst of needing self-care for ourselves and each other, we still also need care for this home we share Yes? So, I asked a question, sent 3 pages of documentation, and the fab #reading #writing platform @medium.com listened medium.com/blog/how-med... If I can prompt change, you can too! 💚

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How Medium started addressing its carbon footprint

Where we started, and where we’re going next

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Hi, I've been finding the labeller below helpful in figuring out if accounts are trustworthy (in my view). Plus, more info is supplied too, that we can use our own discernment about. Maybe you'll find it helpful as well? bsky.app/profile/labe... Thank you @labeler.hailey.at

bsky.app

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Peter’s kind wishes, along with soothing ocean sounds and the snow falling felt calming to me ☺️ Perhaps you’ll appreciate this video, too? #Calming #Soothing #Nature #Kindness #Snow Do go and give Peter’s post the love 🥰

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Need peace? Having read this essay, that was recommended in a writing group, I decided to give the app mentioned in it a try I’ve tried similar before; however, there is something about this app that’s had me actually using it 🙌 Gift Link: medium.com/age-of-aware... #MentalHealth #Gratitude #Calm

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The 5-Minute Mental Reset That Actually Works

An evidence-based routine you can try right now

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

What a beautifully effective self-care suggestion from Cultivate Wellbeing Have you found them here yet friends? Thank you @guiltfreeselfcare.ca 🙏🤍 #SelfCare #SelfLove #Somatic #Ease #Peace #Calm #Release #Tension #Healing #Relax #Relaxing Do go follow Cultivate Wellbeing for fab self-care tips!

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I hope you’ve enjoyed a day of Soul Rest today… and if not this Sunday, maybe clearing your schedule as much as you’re able next Sunday is possible 🤍 #Poem #Reading #BookSky #ImageAndVerse #Photography #Nature #Flower P.S. A touch of summer sunshine feels needed🌻 #Writing credit Donna Ashworth

Macro close up of a yellow sunflower centre, with surrounding petals and green leaves unfurling ~ photo by the author of this post, Emma Rose.

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TOO MANY SUNDAYS

Too many Sundays have been darkened by the dreaded presence of Monday, looming in like a storm cloud of fear, anxiety and gut-wrenching stress. Sunday is your gift, your day to recharge, your freedom. Be protective of that time. Monday has its space enough; do not let it overstep its mark. Make your plans, prepare, then push Monday back into its box and let Sunday shine forth like the jewel it is. You deserve this day of soul rest. Life is not a chore to be dealt with; it's to be lived, my friend. You're here to live. And Sunday is a day, gifted to us, for doing whatever your little heart desires.

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Have you discovered @mindfullinked.bsky.social yet Bluesky friends??? Sharing wise somatic practices, what they post often helps me Maybe they’ll help you too? 🩵 #Calm #Relax #Body #Mind #Emotions #Somatic #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Health #FeelBetter #Wise #Words Thank you Mindful Linked 🙏☺️

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

To #balance my last post, here‘s #beautiful #words from a #book I’m enjoying #reading while restfully #wintering Along with some of natures beauty! 💗 A reminder to elevate #joy #hope and #love over the awful #Read #Uplifting #Writing #Booksky #SelfCare #Photography #Flower #NaturePhotography

From the book ‘Joy Chose You’ by Donna Ashworth, black text that says:

the world will always be a boiling pot of good, bad and ugly

a confusing kaleidoscope of all emotions at once

but you must make sure joy stays high in the mix

joy, hope and love

these are the ones
that will keep the balance from ever shifting downwards

so feel them and wave them aloft for others to see too

do not hide them away, my friends they spread like wildfire
and the world needs that warmth.

Close up macro of a pink Echinacea flower in bloom, with orange and red centre. Photo by the author of this post, Emma Rose

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

“I know what you must be thinking We are powerless to change things But don't give up 'Cause we got love…” 🎶 ~ Jessica Mauboy These lyrics by caught my attention in a #dance class I attended, to help move #tension out my body Maybe you need them, too? #Music #SelfCare #Photography #Nature #Love 💚

A green morning glory leaf shaped like a love heart, in front of a brown wooden background ~ photo by the author of this post ~ Emma Rose.

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Feeling #hopeless currently? Or ANY other symptoms below? No memories of trauma? That may be a symptom trauma happened. The workbook, ‘Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma,’ is helpful, in my view. #MentalHealth #Calm #Anxiety #Healing #Trauma #Depression #Hope #Emotional #Health #SelfCare 💚

Pages 18 and 19 from a workbook by Janina Fisher, PhD called ‘Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma’

Symptoms of Trauma are listed in an image on each page:
Depression
Irritability
Decreased Concentration
Numbing
Loss of Interest
Insomnia
Emotional overwhelm
Hopelessness
Shame and worthlessness
Few or no memories
Nightmares, flashbacks
Hypervigilance and mistrust
Anxiety, panic attacks
Chronic pain, headaches
Substance abuse, eating disorders
Feeling unreal or out of body
Self-destructive behaviour
Loss of sense of “who I am”

The following information and questions are then present to be considered:
Circle the symptoms and difficulties you recognise in yourself or have had in the past. Then put a check mark or asterisk by those you never knew were the result of trauma.

Ask, how do your feelings about yourself change when you see that these problems or symptoms are all part of the living legacy of trauma?

Choose four of your most troubling or difficult trauma symptoms and than ask yourself:
How did this help me survive, get through?

If you’re unsure of an answer try asking ‘what would it have been like if I hadn’t been depressed or irritable, for example (replace with the symptom you’re considering).

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

On edge? Stressed at times? Irritable? Overwhelmed emotionally? This is something I‘ve found helpful to restore my inner calm while I tend to some triggers in therapy Sharing in case it may be helpful 💛 #Calm #MentalHealth #Emotional #Health #Natural #Healing #Therapy #Trauma #Heal #Flower #Peace

A yellow tin containing Bach Rescue Remedy Pastilles and yellow box containing Bach Rescue Remedy Drops, text says “Trusted worldwide by generations” ~ photo by the author of this post, Emma Rose

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

So, noticing my mood dipping, irritability and physical tension creeping in, plus, feelings of anxiety resurfacing and being unable to tolerate any news, I decided to reach out for help to a therapist again. How’s your Mental and Emotional health holding up at the mo Bluesky friends? #MentalHealth

This checklist is my first port of call when I start to struggle:

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ARE ALL YOUR BASIC NEEDS MET? DAILY?
GO THRO' THIS N.E.S.S.T.S CHECKLIST TO CHECK WHAT YOU NEED

NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND DRINKS
Ensure we start the day with nutritious food to fuel us and continue making wise choices. Drink water - hydrate thro' the day too - some experts recommend 5 large glasses of water per day

EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT
What you personally enjoy! Add variety! Outdoors ideally. Enjoy what relaxes and releases tension. What increases heart rate and what strengthens. Weights? Dancing? Martial Arts? Yoga? Chair Exercises? Walking?

SAFE SHELTER
Is this need met for you? How do you want where you are to feel? Cosy? Warm? Light? Bright? Colourful? Calm?

SLEEP AND REST
Has this need been well met lately? Do you need to meditate after lunch today? Nap? Rest mentally and enjoy quiet time? Have a Mental Wellness day? Go to bed early?

TIME FOR YOURSELF DOING WHAT YOU ENJOY
What feels fun to you? When are you in the flow - losing track of time? What lights your face up with smiles?

SUPPORT AND CONNECTION
Are you feeling lonely? Do you need to chat with someone you trust? Ask for a hug? Text a helpline? Arrange professional support?

CHECKLIST CREATED BY EMMA ROSE MOM, POET, MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER.

HAVING STRUGGLED AS A NEW MOM AND AT OTHER TIMES, THIS CHECKLIST IS A GO-TO IN MY HOME TO CHECK THRO' TO MAINTAIN FEELING GOOD EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY OR AT THE FIRST SIGN OF MOODS DIPPING

TRIED AND TESTED THIS WAS ADAPTED FROM - AND I SHARE WITH HUGE GRATITUDE TO - HTTP://WWW.BCWOMENS.CA/SPECIALIZED-SERVICES-
SITE/DOCUMENTS/REPRODUCTIVE%20MENTAL%20HEALTH/COPING_WITH_DEPRESSION.PDF

Once I’ve determined I need to add in support to my own self-care, these are sources of support I consider reaching out to. Plus, at times, I’ve received effective complementary assistance from Holistic therapy methods.

Support may be found from:
• A Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
• Local Mental Health Charity
• Walk-In Clinic
• Phone or Text Helpline
• Psychologist/Psychotherapist/Counsellor/ Social Worker (some may be covered by health insurance or offer sliding scale fees).
Plus, some counselling practices offer Student/Intern sessions free or low fee.
• Workplace, University or College psychological support systems
Created By Emma Rose. Mom, Poet, Mental Health First Aider.

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If we're finding we feel uncomfy emotions such as fear, sadness, worry, anger, frustration or unhappiness more days than not, that may be a sign seeking professional assistance could be helpful.
The above tip was from a wise Health Visitor when I was struggling as a new Mom.
It's a way of thinking that's helped me know when it's time to reach out for assistance to Therapists, Counsellors and Health Professionals on several occasions.
Maybe it'll help you, too.
Created by Emma Rose. Mom, Poet and Mental Health First Aider

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I’ve been listening to this tune while enjoying a scroll. Maybe you’ll like it? YOU are a shining light Yes you! 🌟💫 And of course you are Scott. Thank you for sharing this #Music #Light #Poetic #Lyrics “you are a shining light Incandescent in the darkest night Yeah, you are a shining light”

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I’m appreciating present moments ✨ A news break, too, trusting when I truly must know something info will reach me somehow You? #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Wellness #Calm #Peace #Health 💜

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

If you’re a fan of Bluesky #ArtChallenges you may have seen posts Robyn‘s shared recently? Well, there’s a #goodnews update today Proof there IS much care in the world for each other 💞 #KindnessInAction #Believe #BeKind #BeTheChange

A red rose background with dark gray circle containing white text quote that says: “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you, what you do makes a difference. You have to decide what kind of difference you want to make” - Jane Goodall

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Want to end 2025 with #goodnews ? #Read about effective care for nature that happened in 2025! Gift Link 👉 medium.com/@DrNChassagn... #Nature #Care #NaturePhotography #Photography #NatureLovers #ArtYear #RedWed #RoseWednesday #Flower #Climate #Reading #Love #Learning #LoveReading #HappyNewYear ♥️💚

A red rose topped with snow, with yellowing-green leaves and snow surrounding. Photo is by the author of this post, Emma Rose 🌹

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Hey lovely, kind, Blueskyers ~ ever shared a post on here for an #ArtChallenge ? Ever worried about money, too? Do you have it in your heart to give a gift to an art challenge host and their family this holiday season, if you’re able? #Photographers #Photography #Writers #Poets #Creatives #Artists

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

In need of calm? Enjoy 35 seconds of this heavenly scene, courtesy of Trip. Thank you for sharing this, Trip 🥰 #Calm #Bliss #Peaceful #Beach #Ocean #Sea #Waves #HeavenOnEarth

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Oh, how lovely is this? I hadn’t heard this proverb before, thank you @wilsonhurley.bsky.social 🙏☺️ #Wise #Words #Kindness

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Oh, this is so true… what dreams are you hoping come true?

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Hey, this is what social media is for right?!? 😁Copy paste the bunny and then put something else in his hand 😃 (examples are below) (\_/) (°-°) />🍫<

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

I agree with scOtt, there are so many uplifting posts shared here that I’m thankful to see ~ positive words, kindness, beautiful photos and videos 💜 Enjoy your weekend too scOtt! And anyone else who reads this 😁

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Emma Rose 🌹 @loveemmarose.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

On #WorldKindnessDay how about we’re #kinder to ourselves, each other and nature? Yes? Well, I wrote a note about this last one GIFT LINK: medium.com/infinite-imp... And am wondering ~ what’s 1 kind thing you’d enjoy yourself today??? AND a #kindness you can show someone else??? #Kind #BeKind 💞💜

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How We Can Calm Our Worry About Climate Change

As a Mental Health First Aider, I’m sharing insights and a new tool I’ve used that can help reduce our rightful climate anxiety

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