Such a beautiful post @riverflows. My husband walked in while I was reading it and asked me what I was grinning about. I hadn't even realized that I was smiling so widely as I read your words.

I love to go barefoot too and dread the wintertime when the snow bites the skin and I have to put on boots. I can relate to what you've shared here and gardening is surely one of my go to spaces for my wellness.