Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi Folks,
It's a lovely day and I've been living too much "in my head" these past couple of days. So i'm going to step back and head out into the garden for a bit.
The herbs are recovering from winter, the bluebells are coming through and I still have a few late daffodils. There's a clump of ferns I use for a kind of meditation (a bit like tratak but feeling for a flow between myself and nature) and, although they're only just starting to unfurl, I may well do that.
i also just noticed that last month's Gardeners' World mag is starting a new series about "growing yourself healthy" - i.e. using it to reduce stress, sleep better, increase happiness, maintain an active mind and promote a health gut. That seems like a tall order but I do genuinely find that gardening takes me to another place in my mind where I can relax and focus on nurturing my immediate environment. Which I think is a useful start.
Apart from my "horticultural therapy" i'm hoping the cat will join me and provide a bit of pet therapy too. Pizza and wine therapy might come later. :)
Anyone else?
Another gardening day beckons. I filled a small pot with forget-me-nots and bluebells and put it on the low table out there to make it look more welcoming. The cat is joining me already - he likes an early sunbathe and thinks the garden chairs are for him, but am hoping to tempt others out.
You’re garden must be looking lovely! I walked around outside and the blossom fluttered down gently in the sunshine giving me such joy! Then the friend I was with needed it all picked out of her hair. I saw a blue tit up close at the bottom of my road. I love spring! Hope your family are enjoying all your work and sitting out there relaxing.
No takers yet apart from the cat. But I've seen a few early butterflies and there are plenty of birds around. I think just noticing small things like the blossom can be very uplifting.