Conversation – 15

@taci,

Enjoy this day and your trails. Happy Trails to you maybe you will see a bunny or two.

Healing Gardens

Creating beauty in tandem with Mother Nature will never be time wasted.

Time spent in nature’s embrace is a soothing reminder of the fact that we also are products of the natural world’s ingenuity. We feel at home in a quiet forest and are comforted by the pounding surf of the seaside. In both the sunny meadow and the shaded waterfall’s grotto, stress and tension we have long retained melts away. However, finding opportunities to reconnect with nature to enjoy its healing benefits can be difficult. Planting and tending a garden allows us to spend time with Mother Nature in a very personal and hands-on way. We work in tandem with nature while gardening–honoring the seasons, participating in the life cycle of various organisms, experiencing the unique biorhythms of our environments, and transcending all that divides us from the natural world. As we interact with the soil, we are free to be ourselves and reflect upon meditative topics. Fresh air invigorates us, while our visceral connection to the earth grounds us.

Though you may plant a garden to grow food or herbs, or for the pleasure of seeing fresh flowers in bloom, you will likely discover that the time you spend working in your plot feels somehow more significant than many of the seemingly more important tasks you perform each day. Whether your garden can be measured in feet or is a collection of plants in pots, tending it can be a highly spiritual experience. You, by necessity, develop a closer relationship with the soil, seeds, water, and sunlight. Nurturing just a single plant means cultivating a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that permit it to thrive. A true healing garden is simply one where you feel comfortable plunging your hands into the earth, lingering over seedlings and plants to observe their growth. And yes, even caressing and talking to plants. Creating beauty through the creative use of space, and giving yourself over to awe when you realize that you have worked hand in hand with nature to give birth to something, is truly wonderful.

The partnership that is formed when you collaborate with Mother Nature through gardening is wonderful in that it provides you with so many opportunities to be outdoors. You will be reminded of not only your connection to the earth but also of your unique gifts that allow you to give back to the earth.

Morning Cherie,

My neighbor/friend is very busy right now painters are at the house. Cherie he has lived in
Cali before for years. All his friends are there and he has family there as well. I don’t know
what department he will work in he has 2 Ph.d Degrees. Yeah he said it was hot so he sold
his iron rod patio set. I think he wants something a little cooler.

I have one of our daughter trying to get away from another storm tis the season.
I am checking on several relatives in other states as well. Storms are everywhere today.

Let the kids enjoy the last days of their holiday. Cherie I hope you have had some rest too.

@bichon18,

The news is going crazy with the storms in the states of Georgia and Florida are you and Jerry
safe? I have a daughter on the coast of Georgia taking cover and my husband Uncle and his
wife live in Jacksonville. I am concerned for a lot of people. I have other States with relatives
and my phone has been busy. This morning was pretty busy as I had labs done.

I hope everything settles down for you. Just relax and things will be ok.

Hugs to little Ari be safe.

I hope all the HSN Staff are safe during this storm. Prayers to the people of Florida and
Georgia.

I have a child in the eye of the storm. Everyone be safe.

HSN TS

@kittengirl,

Good Morning my heart goes out to you and I have read your post. Kitten I don’t want to
ask too many questions as that can be daunting but if you have this surgery will everything
be alright? Please rest I want to wish you a GOOD FRIDAY! Hold the kitties close and just
rest. I will be here off and on today. Prayers to you. 🙂 I am glad you like the ducks and kittens.

Blessings to you and your family Kitten. 🙂

And a very Hapoy Easter to you. Trip, company…..Monday afternoon…..a little melancholy from saying goodbye to my niece…..a long walk.

So Sheba …. isn’t that something … Now your neighbor will be my “neighbor”. That is great that your friend is all ready to settle into Palm Springs. EMC is a Great Facility with endless possibilities and I wonder what department he will be working in. It was 99 degrees in that area today, Cherie welcomes him the Beautiful S. Cali. Fantastic Words, Gallery, and your dedicated commentary to the “Reason for the Season”. Cherie is waving under the Moon Sheba♥ …. Shout Out to ALL!

Thanks Sheba for the DARLING kittens and ducks! I also love the kitties from yesterday with the bottle! You post the BEST pictures and they made me smile! 😀
Tough day yesterday and today. Saw both cardiologists yesterday and today. Got news I wasn’t expecting yesterday. Not happy. Then I saw other one today. Appointment was for 1:45. I left at 5:45. Not a good day there either. Very long couple of days and I need some sleep and need to center myself. God is good. Everything will work out. Let go and let God.

Good night. Hugs to all.

@taci,

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Happy Easter ♥