Seasons of Peace - Teresa Hefferin - Bog

There is great beauty to be found in nature, and each of the four seasons has its own uniqueness to celebrate. Winter, spring, summer, and autumn-there is much to behold, from playful snow days to rainy spring showers, summertime swimming to colorful autumn leaves. Seasons of Peace by Teresa Hefferin is an inspiring book that captures the heartwarming and calming delights of each season. Presented in a gentle and joyful rhyme scheme, the book introduces young readers to an appreciation for poetry, an understanding of the changing seasons, and a nostalgia for the picturesque nature of the childlike peace, life, and playful beauty of the Northeastern Appalachia region, United States. Inspired by the human necessity to find the calm in daily life for both children and adults, Hefferin poignantly describes peaceful, authentic events and experiences that are true to her carefree childhood enjoying life in the scenic hills and valleys of West Virginia with friends and family. If you are ready to reconnect to the joyful life found in the quiet moments of stillness, this book is for you. Come along on the journey and appreciate nature in all its seasons, settling into a restful and relaxed mindset and being restored by nature's simple peace. Teresa Hefferin acknowledges the importance of daily moments to reflect and create. A naturalist at heart, she frequently dedicates energy to outdoor walks, biking, gardening, activities bringing her closer to nature and peace, in addition to music. She believes there is a significant need for people to connect to the natural world, a place that can fundamentally help them acquire peace and an appreciation for self-reflection. As a seasoned professional of environmental, health, and safety education-earning multiple degrees from West Virginia University and Fairmont State University-she values the natural environment and its scientific impacts on human health and wellness. Through an appreciation of the natural world's treasures married with the human spirit and memories of childhood joy and freedom, Hefferin's most enjoyable and peaceful moments are shared with family and friends in the scenic West Virginia hills. Contact the author on her website: SeasonsOfPeace.com The art work in this book is by Monica Minto, if you would like to see more of her work please visit www.monicaminto.com