Garden Wisdom

There are days sometimes when I just feel worn down by the news. You too? We almost can’t escape it, can we?

Today was one of those days, although it shouldn’t have been, because I started the day with a couple of wins and a few feel-good moments with friends. But by late afternoon, and even after a nice nap, my positive attitude started to crumble, simply because I picked up my phone and glanced a few headlines!

Rather than letting the funk continue into the evening, I went outside to check on my patio garden and photograph the progress my plants and flowers were making. In just a matter of minutes, I felt so much better! My tomatoes, cukes, and flowers looked so pretty in the dimming light. Unburdened by current events, these life forms are thriving! They immediately let me know that all is truly well.

I’m going to make this my evening ritual – to be among green, living things and to walk in nature. So simple!