The Resilient Pinecone
This is a story about building resilience. Ajna, like any child, is grappling with big emotions and uncertainties of the world. Taking time for mindfulness and bathing outdoors in nature provides opportunities for balance, gratitude, and inner peace. Many life lessons from Mother Earth are available if we are open to learning. The resilient pinecone is the voice of Mother Nature that offers Ajna wisdom and guidance for transformation.
Ajna is open to exploring nature in the garden while trying yoga poses on a quest for understanding. Yoga gives Ajna an opportunity to integrate the mind, body, and spirit by balancing the Chakra energy centres. Learning to practice breathing, hold yoga poses, and be still for meditation, assists Ajna to feel calm and grounded.
About The Illustrator
Danielle Hartgers (BA Graphic Design) lives in a small town north of London Ontario with her 2 children Chloe and Isaac, husband Bill and sweet dog Charly. She has been working in the Stationery industry as a graphic designer for almost 20 years and most recently switched gears focusing on illustration and surface design. Danielle loves whimsical characters, bold patterns and lots of colour as seen in her many surface design collections. Her art is sold on many types of platforms and products like fabric, wallpaper, and phone cases. Danielle designs kids murals for pediatric offices for children to admire
in waiting rooms. More recently, Danielle has begun to apply her creative talent to illustrate children’s books. When she is not drawing, Danielle is found going for hikes with her family, gardening and dabbling in any other crafty hobby like sewing or embroidery.
By being playful and in the moment Ajna finds joy while exploring the garden. Before long Ajna’s self-confidence blossoms. By taking time to be mindful and peaceful we can become more resilient and find the courage to do hard things. Learning to build resilience is vital for a healthy and happy life. Ajna learns new strategies to bounce back from adversity while moving in healthy and mindful ways.
