Over the weekend, I took some time to walk through the garden and try to give everything a helping hand. It was quite a beautiful evening just me walking around with my bucket as I enjoyed the sunshine and allowed my mind to wander. I took a moment or two to help the pea tendrils reach the trellis, pinched off tomato suckers, cut off yellowing leaves, and generally made plans for which items needs some compost or attention.
As my mind wandered and plans were made, I wondered why it was so difficult to do these very types of things in my own life. Why do I let things get in the way of my own growth? There are no easy answers, of course, and I’m human and apt to screw up now and then. Still, the garden provided me with such amazing inspiration and reminded me to focus on my priorities:
- Like the tomatoes, I’ll pinch off the suckers, time suckers to be frank (Facebook & Pinterest, anyone?). Paying attention to time spent in those giant voids will help me accomplish more and also stop the darn comparing!
- I’ll reach for support as I need it. I’m fairly capable and motivated, but everyone needs support, a trellis to climb if you will, now and then. I’ll make sure to remember that I need that support so that I don’t rot on the ground.
- Sometimes the letting go while tough is the best thing for growth. It’s not easy to let go of things or ideas we’ve become attached too. Like the pruning of dead leaves or new unwanted branches, the best growth spurts and sweetest victories come when I’m lean and not pulling the dead weight of things that no longer serve me.
- When I’m feeling low or depleted, I’ll remember to fertilize myself by taking breaks, getting exercise, and finding rejuvenation where it most pleases my spirit.
I hope you can take a lesson or two from my garden too. Care to share any lessons you’ve learned recently?
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