Gardening Impacts Our Health
My road to healing has given me a greater appreciation for nature. I see the importance of the way people lived on the land hundreds of years ago. They stayed connected to the circle of life. Everything you need to live and survive comes from nature. When the earth was created, everything put on the earth had a purpose and was beneficial for the survival of human beings. Our world does not need genetically modified organisms to feed its people. Since the agricultural revolution and advances in technology and science, our planet and its people have grown distant to nature and natural whole living. We need to remember that nature was created to nurture our human bodies. Our people can live in nature or they can be one with nature. We rely on the earth for our existence, so I am praying people will return to living practices used by our ancestors years ago to care for our earth. Gardening is one gateway to a happier, healthier connected life. Join me in making the changes in your life to become one with nature.
Since the agricultural revolution, our people have lived their lives using resources, throwing them away and buying new resources. We live in a disposable society where its people have no appreciation for natural resources. We forget that everything in the world is interconnected. The bee colony decline is especially concerning because in the future we will not have all the fruit and vegetable crops available to us as we do today. It is difficult to stay healthy because when we are not connected to nature imbalances in our bodies occur. This disconnect with the earth and our bodies may be the reason for the obesity, depression and disease epidemic our world is currently dealing with today. It is sad to see a culture that is overfed, undernourished and sickly. I am praying our people can stand tall and get reconnected with the earth to return to a balanced state of being. I am very encouraged by the efforts of the real food movement and local farmers growing food for their people. I see positive changes in people, and I can see their passion for saving the planet and its people by getting back to the basics and living as God intended. Whole living, a slower pace of life and living off the land can promote honor, respect, appreciation, happiness and serenity among its people. Gardening and cooking real whole food can nourish the body, mind and soul of people while bringing them closer together as a community.
On my healing journey, I have made small changes in my own life that have come together to create a passion within me for natural living and simplicity. I have a garden in my back yard, and I produce vegetables for my family to share during our family meals. Fresh home grown vegetables are amazing for cooking, and through this my passion for real whole food clean eating was born. Gardening gives me hope and inspiration for a healthier world and people. Gardening has been emotionally, physically, and spiritually healing for me on my journey to get well. I feel I have a greater spiritual awareness since working in the soil God has created. As I am healing my body through food, I am working on embracing my natural self God created. When I was born, God planted many seeds in me to sprout and bloom at different times in my life. Through my suffering, I can see some of the seeds sprouting and creating opportunities for me to grow into a healthier person. I strive to live unprocessed in a processed world. Just like plants need water, soil and sunlight to survive, I need to be connected with the simplicity of nature and the earth to survive and live my healthiest potential. I am learning that happiness comes from being connected with nature and I feel connected through gardening. When I feel happy, I cultivate more joy, peace and serenity in my life and my family's lives.
I am so thankful I have suffered on my healing journey because I have discovered the joys of gardening for myself, my family and the world. My garden has been producing a bountiful harvest this year. We have cooked and enjoyed rhubarb, fresh herbs, lettuce, kale, brocolli, cucumbers, summer squash and strawberries. We are eagerly awaiting tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, zucchini, peas, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, and sunflowers. I am excited to cook real whole food recipes to share with my family. Gardening has given me a passion for cooking and providing real healthy food for my family. I love to sit down, share a meal and enjoy the moment with my family around the kitchen table. The act of sharing a meal is so healthy and healing for people. I have a deeper respect for the earth, sustainable living and the value of food. I believe through gardening we can build stronger communities and healthier people. I recommend having a garden to grow your own food. This family activity will deepen your bond with your family and provide many great experiences and opportunities to live a more connected life with nature. Many blessings will come from your labor and all you have to do is be open to them. I feel so blessed that I have developed a new respect for food and everything that grows from having a passion for real food clean eating. Gardening has unlimited possibilities, and I have chosen to open my heart to nature and all the good that comes from our earth.
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