Garden: Refinement through practice and consistency

When cultivating a garden, for our picnic of life, we start with our imagination. We consider the colors we want for our flowers and what plants might be appealing. Once we have a mental image of the type of garden we wish to create, we gather the seeds and plants, possibly doing some research to ensure they complement each other and contribute to a beautifully designed landscape.

After identifying the plants and seeds, we start combining them, occasionally adjusting the layout and altering the design. Taking our time, we cultivate and create while experiencing the moment with awareness and inspiration. Once everything is arranged, we nurture the lovely garden as it flourishes and grows.

Gardening requires patience and calmness as we give it time to work its magic, trusting that our plants will thrive on their own. Allow them to grow without interference. With regular attention and awareness of when they need care, we tend to them and give them the time they need to flourish.

At this point, we can assess its layout, evaluate its stability, and determine if any borders need modifications, such as reshaping or rearranging. Enjoy the fragrance, feel the warmth of the sun on the plants, and appreciate the remarkable initial creation!

Now it's time to add the finishing touches to our garden! What colors and types of flowers should we choose; do we want them to be vibrant and sweet-smelling or more subtle and earthy? Should the arrangement be dense and lush or more open and airy?

Should we include decorative stones or perhaps some garden ornaments? And lastly, don’t forget to add some twinkling lights for an extra touch of charm! This is a celebration of creativity.

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As the Roman poet Ovid reminds us:

"The spring that keeps running is more valuable than the jug which bottoms out each day."

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Through consistent practice and countless attempts, we become proficient in the art of gardening. Each garden cultivated for our life's picnic evolves into a flourishing masterpiece. With every instance of garden tending, we demonstrate flexible mastery and expertise, while still leaving room for further exploration, progress, and adaptation.

Next, lay out a blanket in this beautiful garden setting. Savor both the journey and the outcome, and let's relax, appreciate our creation, take a moment to enjoy the blossoms, and thoroughly indulge in the experience because there is always time to smell the roses!

Cheers!

Kether

"We are what we repeatedly do,

excellence then, is not an act,

but a habit"

-Aristotle