Having a garden at home improves my health and fills me with a sense of peace; it involves assessing the space, choosing the right plants and preparing the soil properly.

When I go to the beach, I like to sit on the shore and collect stones, marvelling at how beautifully the sea has sculpted them; and by collecting them, I can use these lovely stones to decorate my garden.

The truth is that having a corner in our house where this Guaro Parrot decides to stop and rest, I think is a luxury that cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world.

Today I want to focus on the Cordyline and how to care for it, in the hope of cultivating within myself what I wish to see flourish in others.

Watching the hummingbirds feed on the homemade syrup from such close quarters is a real treat and a wonderful way to enjoy that connection with nature in my own home, thanks to these spectacular visits from the birds in my area.

I can now say that I had a close encounter with the city’s official ‘cleaning crew’; it was a peaceful visit, and although I like birds, I find this one rather ugly and it made me a bit nervous to see it standing there so still.

I would like to share with you the privilege I feel in watching these beautiful birds; they are part of the view I have of Mount Ávila from here in Caracas, with the National Park in the background.

I'd like to share my thoughts on living naturally, and what better place to do it than in the comfort of my own home?

Being happy is a choice each of us makes as individuals, and what better way than to connect with nature? After all, learning to enjoy life means truly beginning to live, and even feeling reborn through those moments.