April 14, 2013
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The Path to Renew
Come along into the garden and we'll release the hold that has your body aching, your heart heavy, your tight shoulders that come from the stress that builds from living this busy life of ours. Here's a jacket as we have a bit of light rain. It won't hurt you to feel the moisture in this garden, my friend. Take a deep breath and close your eyes for just a moment. Let yourself into a "mind space" that lets you let go, renew, consider, process, and more and more and more. Not a time to "think", nope, it's a time to let yourself just "be".
The garden reminds me everyday how much things change within the natural cycles of life. What was a small sprout of life blooms into more. What was green and gorgeous yesterday is soon a cutting that we recycle into life giving mulsh to nourish the sprout of the future.
I have been told by many people that they just can't grow anything and I challenge them to let the plant teach them how. Taking the time to learn as we go is a gift to ourselves. Yes, of course it's great to have some knowledge to help us get started, but I have found that the yearning to expereince has taught me so much more. The garden has opened me up, taught me to allow all things in their time. To trust that the Spring will come and warm the cold hardened space. To have faith in trimming away what does not serve anymore, and to know without fear that new growth will come.
I've learned to surrender to the fact that right now is the place to be and yesterday already taught its lesson. I turn on the "APPLY" button in my brain and know that it's working and giving me the enlightenment, self awareness, and open hearted gifts that suit my gardening spirit.
But I talk to much. Better to let you find your way along the path yourself.
Know that if I was walking with you, I'd lean in and tell you that you can renew. You are the magic of yourself. Let it shine through when you can, and know that it's always waiting for you in your heart when you can't. Each day new.
On the light hearted side, you can dress any way you want in the garden...the plants don't judge.
(pats heart, and points to you)
Comments (9)
It's a beautiful garden, Lyne. It is what I miss the most from my old life; the gardens where I could dig in the dirt and release problems, the joy of watching the seasons, of watching the birds and other animals come into the garden for food or shelter. A garden truly is a healing place.
How absolutely beautiful and refreshing-peace and serenity.
That is one terrific garden!
What a sweet way to introduce your garden as you enjoy it
How marvelous! Your zen garden tour was just what I needed! I especially like the lambs ear and the trillium! But my favorite photo was the last one - reminds me of the Madonna (with glasses)!
Thank you for this walk in your garden.
in other countries they call yards gardens.
we watch a lot of house hunters international
Mornin Glorie...I feel much better now and you do rock a rain hoodie
I would love to sit at that table for a long while with a glass of lemonade. Beautiful garden and lovely words.