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Gardening encourages connection with the Earth from "summary" of The Well Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith
In the act of gardening, we immerse ourselves in the rhythms of nature, the cycles of growth and decay that remind us of our own mortality. As we dig our hands into the soil, we become grounded in the present moment, our senses attuned to the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world around us. The physical act of tending to plants fosters a sense of connection with the earth, a recognition of our dependence on the land for sustenance and survival. Through gardening, we come to appreciate the interconnectedness of all living things, the delicate balance that sustains life on our planet. We witness the miraculous transformation of a seed into a plant, the intricate dance of pollinators and predators in the garden ecosystem. In caring for our plants, we learn to respect the earth as a living, breathing enti...
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