Finding hope in uncertain times
I don't know about where you are, but here in Devon, it got wet. Very wet! We are having flashbacks of last spring when it felt like it would never stop raining.
Your garden as a place of grounding and hope
We are living through strange times, I think we can all agree on that.
Society is becoming divided and polarised over issues that we would never have even considered 2 years ago, and it's sad to see. There is a lot of fear. Fear of getting sick. Fear of losing civil liberties. Fear of losing loved ones. Fear of each other. Fear of the future.
Fear takes us out of the present moment, and can be a debilitating emotion from which not much good can come. It can stop us from acting and being able to think rationally. It can make us think in black and white when actually reality is highly nuanced and there are many shades of grey (50+).
An antidote to fear is to connect with your surroundings and the present moment and a garden or other natural space is a great place to do this.
Plants and other creatures that share our world do not share our fear so connecting with them is a way to ground ourselves in something deeper than the microcosm of our own lives.
You do not need 'good' weather to enjoy your garden. If you have the right clothes you can enjoy your garden in any weather. Indeed, sitting in the pouring rain while cosy in your waterproofs can make you feel so alive, with the water crashing down on your head, and is something we highly recommend!
That's it for this time - go well, and stay warm
Fred and Ronja
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