It's that time of year to get everything ready to plant a garden. This activity may not occur to you as a health benefit, however, there are studies showing that people engaging in even a "leisure time" physical activity for an average of 50 minutes a day were healthier than those who did little or nothing at all. Not only are there physical benefits to gardening, there are a few mental benefits as well:
A garden shows us the miracle of birth and rebirth.
A garden reminds us the value of intention-plan, prepare, nurture.
A garden gives the courage to take a leap of faith, trusting each seed we sow will sprout, grow and flourish.
A garden reminds us that process can be everything.
A garden teaches us patience.
A garden lets us work the soil, teaching us that everything is interrelated and interdependent.
Why not enjoy the company? It's never too late to plant a garden!
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