Gardening soothes the soul

Gardening allows the soul to breathe. Yesterday I had my hands in the dirt, weeding, digging, planting and loving it all. My garden is growing nicely and it's teaching me about life at the same time. The attention I pay, the dedication & devotion I give, the care & thought and love are all necessary for my garden to thrive. I'm out there every day taking care of it, tending to it's needs. It requires me to be fully present, and when I'm out in my backyard, when I'm standing in the middle of everything lush and ripe and full and green and I'm breathing all of it in, my soul seems to breathe with it. It's so satisfying and lovely. If you want to do something nice for yourself, get a pot or find a place in the dirt and grow something. Be a part of the earth and get your hands a little dirty. It's so rewarding. Happy growing to both you and your garden!