It’s been a stressful couple of weeks but I have found solace in the garden. It has truly become a place of sanctuary for me. I find that when too much is on my mind and I can’t shut off the chitter chatter in my brain, or I just need some quiet time to pause and reflect, I step out into the backyard, slip off my shoes, graze over the velvet grass, and connect with Mother Earth. Almost instantly I am awash with a sense of peace and calm and my cup runneth over with tranquillity. Ahhhh. If only I could put that feeling in my pocket and carry it with me throughout the day!
Perusing the garden to admire the progress of my herbs and veggies is simply a delight. The Tomatillos are doing very well and are quite abundant and the Cilantro is pushing through the earth. The Cucumbers have just started to sprout and the Beans are really making their way up the stakes. Even the Tomatoes are beginning to show their tiny little globes of wonder. I am already devouring the Lettuce, Borage and Rapini and can’t wait for the rest to grow. It’s all giving me such a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction and right now a little bit of effort is thankfully going a long way.
I have also taken to meditating, seated directly in front of my medicine wheel. Depending on what I am feeling that day or what type of guidance I am seeking, I sit in the appropriate direction, take a deep breath, centre myself, and let go. Just the other day I was feeling a little blue and a tad overwhelmed, so I took a seat in the South near my cheerful St. John’s Wort, sunny Calendula and mirthful Chamomiles, and I soon began to feel rejuvenated and joyful. I have also had quite a lot on my mind recently regarding some big decisions and plans, so I have sat often in the North with my Mints and Thymes, reaching out into the centre towards my Clary Sage to welcome divine guidance, clarity and inspiration. Since I have recently been immersed deep in study and work, I think I may need to soon sit in the East so that the fire that burns in my Bergamot, Wormwood, and Rosemary can help recharge and invigorate me to help ward off fatigue. But what I welcome most, when all is said and done and I have time to just relax and renew, is a cozy spot in the West, soaking in the serenity of my Lavender, Catnip, Lemon Balm, and Feverfew. How wonderful that I am gaining so much from my Medicine Wheel with only a bit of love and work in return. Mother Earth really does have us cradled in the palms of her hands, safe and sound, and that’s just where I want to be right now.
