With everything going on in the world, and the political panic that comes with it, it can feel almost impossible to stop paying attention to the news.
Some days I feel like the shitshow is nonstop and if I take a minute to catch my breath, I'll miss the nuclear explosion.
Tonight, while watering my awesome garden, I caught myself holding my phone and scrolling through the news feed in my left hand and the garden hose in my right hand. After a few minutes in zombie mode, I looked over and realized I hadn't been really watering the plants, but spraying water in the general direction of my plants, and mainly watering the mulch and pathways.
I shamefully had chosen to let this negative energy surround this beautiful and splendorous garden while also neglecting it and giving it divided attention. I had chosen to prioritize my energy into negativity and stress, rather than soaking the splendor and tranquility this garden grows. These badass plants working so hard to thrive and rock life, more than deserved my attention. Heck, these things are going to feed families one day. These magic makers deserve 100% of me, in balance with the 100% they give of themselves. And besides, I can take a few minutes away from stressful whatever else is stressing me out to bring be of themselves to me. nstead I chose to neglect something so precious and valuable for something that was bringing me zero joy.
Today, my garden reminded me to disconnect. To give the beings that matter most to me my full and undivided attention. To do more of the things that make me happy. Because if I don't, the things around me won't be able to thrive like they deserve to.
Whatever is on the other side of that screen is far less important than the beautiful beings growing their best lives right in front of me.
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