As we age, our minds become very busy; busy minds tend to go on autopilot where we tune out our inner and outer environments. As children, we were better able to observe things through our five senses. Children are not as conditioned by societal norms and culture, and therefore aren’t as prone to analyze, create judgement or criticize. In the …
Gardening as a Form of Meditation
A meditation practice can be very hard to establish in a time where we are over stimulated, overtired, and overrun with tasks. Some of us leave little time to even sit down for a meal; how can we afford 5 extra minutes to sit still and think of nothing? A meditation practice takes patience, dedication, and commitment. But if sitting …