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Gardening is a form of selfexpression from "summary" of The Well Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith
Gardening is a form of self-expression. It allows us to show who we are, what we value, and what we find beautiful. In this way, our gardens become an extension of ourselves, reflecting our inner thoughts and emotions. When we tend to our plants, we are not only caring for them but also nurturing our own well-being and creativity. Through gardening, we can communicate with the world around us without saying a word. Our choice of flowers, colors, and layout all convey a message about who we are and what we want to express. In a sense, our gardens become our personal canvases, where we can paint our dreams, fears, and desires in the form of living, growing organisms. The act of gardening itself is a deeply personal experience. As we dig, plant, and water, we are engaging with nature in a way that is both intimate and profound. Our hands become instruments of creation, shaping the world around us according to our own vision and imagination. In this way, we are not just gardeners but artists, using soil and seeds as our medium. Furthermore, gardening allows us to connect with something larger than ourselves. When we plant a flower or a tree, we are participating in the eternal cycle of life and death that has been unfolding since the beginning of time. We are reminded of our place in the natural world, humbled by the vastness of existence, and comforted by the knowledge that we are part of something greater than ourselves.- Gardening is a form of self-expression that goes beyond words. It is a way of communicating with the world, with ourselves, and with the divine. It is a way of creating beauty, of finding peace, and of nurturing our souls. In this sense, our gardens are not just plots of land but windows into our hearts and minds, where our deepest truths are revealed and our highest aspirations are realized.
