We learn how to adapt to our surroundings, but there are some beings who embrace change with delight. Even to the point where they create space for others to grow. Plants that grow in a certain area without human intervention are known as native plants. These plants form interdependent relationships with their environment. They encourage biodiversity… Continue reading Garden teachings: Adapters help others flourish
Patience is more than watching the physical seeds burst with new roots and emerge slowly. It’s also patience with our own growth. Especially if that growth seems stagnant or withered. Prepared for impatience Like for so many people, 2020 held a lot of personal grief. I thought it would be the year when endings quickly… Continue reading Garden teachings: Patience is active
When leaves wilt, the research begins. Wilting leaves on a plant signal distress because of something harmful in the environment. But not every plant needs the same nutrients for revival. Typically, the leaves indicate when the roots need water. But it also might be a sign of too much heat, and the plant may need… Continue reading Garden teaching: Love does not always equal water
Recently I scrolled through the 2018 and 2019 picture albums on my phone. Many rectangles from that time show a mix of ocean blues, forest greens, and people cultivating community –and many furry friends pop up, too. During these years, I shadowed community organizers and farmers to learn more about food justice work, but I… Continue reading Garden teachings: Series
There’s a moment in which you’re standing at the front of an audience and they’re waiting for your first words, your hook. This moment occurs at the beginning of taking a risk —when we introduce ourselves, interview for jobs, write to an audience, or publish a post in our digital reality. This is the moment… Continue reading Start here: A moment of inner battles
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