I am from New Jersey, but you can bet I’m no ordinary tomato.
Seven months after the sudden death of my beautiful, wonderful brother, I am searching for ways to re-engage with life. I am drawn to my garden because it reminds me that life goes ever on, in a circle. Even after the harshest winter strips us to the bone, good things return to us.
How can I honor him? He helped so many young people develop the best within themselves. I don’t have his charm, his talent, his easy way with all kinds of people. But I can do other things. I am inspired to apply my passion for gardening to help build a stronger community and a more beautiful world. Wish me luck. Here goes the journey….
Lise, This is truly an extension of who and what you are. It is beautiful!! I am so glad you have found your voice and are able to express it in such a deeply spiritual way…
Having the courage to live life out loud sometimes means we get dealt some tough lessons. Believe me I have had my share.
But when we look at those times as an opportunity to grow (and what better metaphor for growing than a garden) and pass what we have learned on to others, we truly have completed the Circle of Life! One of my favorite spiritual songs is by Harry Chapin “All My Life’s a Circle”
I belong to a spiritual movement whose main tenet is “You cannot keep it if you do not give it away”
Being a good reformed Catholic girl (I think) a guy by the name of St Frances wrote a wonderful poem/prayer about that too!
You are giving it away and it will be yours forever.
Peace
Hi, thanks for your fave. I don’t even know what that means, but thanks indeed. Are you still in New Jersey? Or what other part of the Mid Atlantic? Thanks again for visiting my blog, please feel free to leave a comment. George