We had an unseasonably warm day today, and I took the chance
to catch up on a few things in the garden. This time of year, I’m full of plans
for what I’ll do in the future. I draw pictures and diagrams in my journal for
what I want to create in not only the garden during the coming warm months, but
also plans for work, home, and creative projects
It was so warm that I sat out on our patio without a coat
and got my seed trays set up. I planted seeds for cherry and beefsteak
tomatoes, sage, oregano, yarrow, and a couple different kinds of basil. I had
bought a packet or green bell peppers, but it wound up only containing two
seeds, so I’ve left room in the seed trays for additions.
While I was planting, I tried to keep in mind all the plans
that I want to bring to fruition over the next several months. As I poked each
seed into the soil, I thought about how a lot of our works are about planning, but
also knowing when to trust that the seed knows what it’s doing. Properly cared
for, the seed knows that it’s going to become a tomato plant. My job is just to
give it good conditions to grow: fertile soil, light, water, fresh circulating air.
Four elements are needed, just like they’re needed for any project.
I’m thinking about a writing project that I’m going to start
soon, about creating conditions for it to grow easily. I know that I need to
set a schedule, which is an earthlike, practical container for the work to
happen. I need to do my research, which respects air. I need to keep the fires
of motivation going. And I have to manage my emotions, which is where water
comes in. I have to remember to not get discouraged, to be open to flow.
Hopefully, the writing will come together as my seedlings
are sprouting. It really helps me to have a tangible signal to remind me of
what I’m working on. Most of the time, that’s a symbol of the project on my
altar or on my workspace. This time, it will be a little different – it will literally
be growing at the same time I’m working. A little extra magic always helps!
What projects are you working on this spring?
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