HiDelight
Deeply Rooted
I have a lot of crazy in me on a good day ..but the past two years ..I think it is fair to say I have had more than my share of grief and sadness and my body and mind sometimes feels like it is falling apart!...I am very sure (and would like to hope) that I am not the only one on this board who thrives mentally and physically from gardening ..finds healing ...sanity and a relief from the pain of living in this crazy world by working yourself into a blissful stuper in the garden ... ..this week I am crumbling ..the walls seem to be falling in around me ...and while I am trying very hard to remain cheerful and happy on the outside ..I have to people count on me to be good to them and help with thier needs ....inside I am a mess! ...so I have whined and complained to anyone who will listen ....I was reminded by a dear friend this morning that the probable reason I am falling apart this week is because I have not been able to really get to my personal "garden therapy" time this week ... nor will I next week (two weeks no garden work time!) ..this has me anxious and stressed ..it is like missing a therapy appt if I saw a therapist! I am working extra hours doing flu clinics ...and while I appear to function ok in real life I will share my secret with you ..my guts are trashed right now! I feel fragile ..tears are behind my eyes at all times and I want to snap and scream at people just because! ... Please know that I am not starting this thread for selfish reasons I am not so self involved that I do not realize most folks have struggles of one kind of another ..it is just that I seriously can not imagine a better therapy than gardening! OMG it is art science love and romance ..physically challenging ...mentally challenging ..asthetically appealing..and the food that comes into your home is just so healthful! ...just a very therapeutic activity for everyone...
With the winter right ahead of us and I think that advance planning is in order for those of us who suffer from SAD or just lack of momentum ...or to secure your santy if anything comes up you feel you can not handle with out a safe outlet!
if you would like to join in and talk about how gardening has helped you thrive during tough times in the past ..right now ..or how you plan to use it for the future ...please do ...what are your plans to keep yourself motivated and healthy mentally and physically by gardening? ..please do discuss ..I know I appreciate and learn from others ...
my biggest plan is to keep fresh food coming all winter ..I am going to set up a small hydroponic practice system and try something simple like lettuce...I have the stuff to make my cold frames and am working on insulating my raised beds a bit...with cast off Styrofoam coolers from work ...I am going to start a bunch of house plants from the ones I have and give them as gifts during the holidays in decorative pots that I am going to try to make ...
this week and my friend has convinced me that I need gardening ..and she is right! if I did not garden I would not be functioning much at all right now ...I do have joys in my life please do not get me wrong... but the garden helps me with that joy ..it is like having my own inner psychotherapist who is constantly holding me accountable for my activities ..it is kind of like having a dog as well ..who also I consider a key element in my struggle for sanity ...you can not sit and do nothing with those big eyes looking at you begging you to "come play with me" ...the garden looks at me and says .."now wouldn't that beautiful plant you wanted look good right here? " and yes if I plant it ..it does look good and I am happy tired and sane Gardening forces you to not only live in the moment ..something we sometimes forget is very important ..but it helps assure a lovely plan for the future ..with rewards of providing food and flowers for your life ...
for the "right now" my short term plan is going to be a trip to the nursery on Sunday I just heard they have some exciting strains of garlic and a few winter bloomping plants
have a great day and thanks for being here
With the winter right ahead of us and I think that advance planning is in order for those of us who suffer from SAD or just lack of momentum ...or to secure your santy if anything comes up you feel you can not handle with out a safe outlet!
if you would like to join in and talk about how gardening has helped you thrive during tough times in the past ..right now ..or how you plan to use it for the future ...please do ...what are your plans to keep yourself motivated and healthy mentally and physically by gardening? ..please do discuss ..I know I appreciate and learn from others ...
my biggest plan is to keep fresh food coming all winter ..I am going to set up a small hydroponic practice system and try something simple like lettuce...I have the stuff to make my cold frames and am working on insulating my raised beds a bit...with cast off Styrofoam coolers from work ...I am going to start a bunch of house plants from the ones I have and give them as gifts during the holidays in decorative pots that I am going to try to make ...
this week and my friend has convinced me that I need gardening ..and she is right! if I did not garden I would not be functioning much at all right now ...I do have joys in my life please do not get me wrong... but the garden helps me with that joy ..it is like having my own inner psychotherapist who is constantly holding me accountable for my activities ..it is kind of like having a dog as well ..who also I consider a key element in my struggle for sanity ...you can not sit and do nothing with those big eyes looking at you begging you to "come play with me" ...the garden looks at me and says .."now wouldn't that beautiful plant you wanted look good right here? " and yes if I plant it ..it does look good and I am happy tired and sane Gardening forces you to not only live in the moment ..something we sometimes forget is very important ..but it helps assure a lovely plan for the future ..with rewards of providing food and flowers for your life ...
for the "right now" my short term plan is going to be a trip to the nursery on Sunday I just heard they have some exciting strains of garlic and a few winter bloomping plants
have a great day and thanks for being here