This
new pastime served as a mirror. It helped reflect back to me how I feel
about my life, and for the first time I can say almost across the board, I feel
great.
I found renewed energy that for once doesn't feel like a burst that
will soon flame out. My gardening showed me that I've weathered a hard pass
and am stronger on the other side.
The time outdoors nourished me in ways I
never knew or expected. I woke up earlier and actually got up. Hours before I had
to go to work, I completed an evening's worth of housekeeping or bill
paying. Sometimes I baked something or worked in the garden. I let go of
the idea that I should wake up and dread going to an office job. In doing so, I
gave something far too much power.
By
the time I go to work these days, I've accomplished so much already that I have
momentum to keep going. I've also noticed that I don't let little things pile up like I used to. I do
the task when it's smaller and easier thereby freeing mental energy and
physical time for other things I'd rather be doing. Like watering my plants, weeding a bit, laughing and hanging out with my daughter, reading a book, or writing a blog post.
Could I really have gotten all of this from working out in my yard? Yes.
Going to the place
I loathed the most and seeing it with new eyes allowed me to see other parts of
my life from a new perspective.
I like what I see.
I just got caught up - this is so dang good. xo
ReplyDeleteThis journey is encouraging for me to read. All your little steps have led to big things in your yard and in your life.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to this --- "I've also noticed that I don't let little things pile up like I used to. I do the task when it's smaller and easier thereby freeing mental energy and physical time for other things I'd rather be doing."
I shared this on my social media.
This series is so encouraging. Thank you for sharing your heart
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