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- Holistic lover, enjoy biodynamic gardening, natural life style and herbal medicine.
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Family-garden is garden of life
The need for the family garden is greater today than ever before. It seems that in the modern day rush of life that many have begun to feel that something is missing. The more we run, the deeper the aching grows. To spite the incredible benefits of all our time saving devices and programs, we find that we are busier than ever, and to spite long hours of focused work, we feel that we are contributing little that is of intrinsic value.
In many instances, our children are discontent and feel that something is owed them. They seek for pleasure through video games and for a sense of self-esteem through sports, academic pursuits or other interests. Still, it seems that there is an overall feeling that it isn't quite enough. Those who are motivated, seek for higher and higher levels of achievement until they finally arrive where we hoped they would all along, a good job with good benefits making a descent salary. And yet, when all is said and done, they find themselves in the same boat -- feeling that something is missing -- feeling that they are contributing little that is of intrinsic value.
Over the years, I have pondered over this dilemma as I have watched it play out in myself and those that I love. The question arises: With all of our time saving, value enhancing, pleasure providing, self-esteem building programs and technology, what could we be missing that would leave us so devoid of the feeling of intrinsic worth?
I do not pretend to have a blanket solution to this modern enigma but I will draw a comparison that I think will shed light on one aspect of it.
One hundred and fifty years ago, our great, great grandparents arose early in the morning to go out and put their hands in the earth. Their hard days work was in direct contact with the soil and the fruit of their labors was the basic building blocks of life. As children sat around the table and gazed on a home cooked meal, they saw the potatoes, carrots, yams and tomatoes that they had planted, carefully nourished and harvested. The wheat in the bread was from last years harvest and the meat was from the cow they had raised from the time it was a calf. Children felt needed because they were needed.
Today, most of us run through our busy days with little to no contact with the soil that gives us life. In fact, we make sure to wash our hands with anti-bacterial soap just in case we might have come in contact with mother earth. We sit at our tables, assuming that we take the time to sit, and gaze on processed food that was grown by people we do not know. Once finished with our hurried meals, we rush off to slay our dragons -- to make and sell more things that people do not really need (at least in the intrinsic sense of the word) so that we can pay for our over-sized homes and all of the technology that keeps the whole thing going. But, not before we send our children off to school with words of encouragement that if they work hard and learn all they can, some day they will be able to be just like us.
Put in this way, it seems a little cynical but I am not a cynic. I believe that we can change our direction in a way that will begin to fill in the gaps that our modern society leaves out. We need to put our hands in the soil and our children need to feel the joy of contributing something of intrinsic worth to their families. I know of no better way to do this than the family garden. If you speak to people who garden, they will tell you that it is healing. By participating in the process of growing our own food, we may find that we feed more than our bodies but our whole souls too.
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This is probably the most important post in the history of this blog.
Doctor seed
Almost everybody can grow the plants from a seed, but do you know how to make plants to become your own doctor? Below you will find unique information on how to make your plants to know you and help to improve significantly your physical and mental health.
To load this information into any kind of seed it is necessary to do next:
- Before planting or sowing a dry seed (don't soak it in the water) take it into the mouth and keep not less than nine minutes.
Then take seeds in your hands (in-between your palms), hold it for thirty seconds. If planting outside you should stand barefoot on the very spot where seeds are going to be planted.
- After that open your palms, bring your hands close to your mouth, then blow on seeds lightly, warming it with your breath, and the wee little seed will know everything that is within you.
- Next, keep it in the open air in the sun for thirty seconds. Now the seeds are ready to be put into the ground. Before you plant it is necessary to crumple the soil with your fingers and the toes of your bare feet and after that spit into it. "Why with toes?" Because toxicants are coming out of a human body through the feet sweating. These are containing the information about an organism which had been sick. The young plant would get this information and would be able to fight the sickness.
- Never water it right away after planting! So as not to wash away the saliva which is now covering it, along with other information about you that the seed will take in. You can water it only three days after planting.
It is very important the way they were planted and direct communication with plants is needed. Talk to them, touch their tiny leafs and fill gratitude – they love you and, doing their best, growing just for you! Only in that case the healing effect and the life support of your physical body would be much higher than just from plant growing. There are many plants which are able to heal all kinds of existing diseases. They exist only for this purpose!
This kind of plants will give the most beneficial effect if consumed within three days after harvesting, not later.
If you make connections with the plants in your garden-plot, they will take care of you and cure you. They will diagnose your condition very precisely on their own and produce the most effective remedy specially destined for you.
This information was taken from the book of Russian writer V.Megre, “Anastasia, The ringing cedars of Russia”.
Garden Your Stress Away
There are so many things that can cause stress in life that people are looking for ways to help them relax. Involving yourself in gardening is wonderful therapy to reduce your stress levels. Gardening is an enjoyable activity that can excite your senses. You're in control of designing your garden to fit your personal style. You don't need a large amount of space to create a serene haven. It's so nice to take some quiet time and think about our dreams while creating something beautiful. Surroundings filled with sights and smells of the garden produce a calming effect. Studies show that just looking at a garden can be good for your psychological health. Bright colored flowers make people feel happy. Being outside and smelling the fragrance of the flowers and fresh-cut grass can be deeply relaxing. Your troubles seem to melt away. Scent is a potent sense. Integrate scents in your garden that appeal to you. Most plants smell stronger in the morning and evening. Daffodil, Daylilies and Gardenias are a few plants that have a pleasurable fragrance.
The sun shining down on you can make your experience in the garden even more enjoyable. Besides the feeling of warmth, you are getting vitamin D which helps raise your mood. Dress appropriately so you don't get overheated. Listening to your favorite music can also enhance your experience while you garden. Music is another therapy that reduces stress. Combining them can give you all kinds of good emotions that benefit your health and well-being.
A particular garden you may want to plant is the butterfly garden. This type of garden attracts beautiful and colorful butterflies to your yard. A few flowers that attract butterflies are Achillea, Chrysanthemum and Echinaceas. You should plant many bright specific flowers. Butterfly gardens are a source of enjoyment as you see all kinds of exquisite looking butterflies staying in your garden.
Try to make the height of your plants consistent. Having tall plants growing next to small ones is not as peaceful when you look at them. Depending on your personality you may want to arrange your plants irregularly instead of straight or evenly spaced with mulch between them. You should do whatever feels tranquil to you. A water garden is another way to get away from a hectic lifestyle. The sound of gentle water is soothing to the ears. Waterfalls produce white noise. This blocks out unwanted sounds from outside your garden. Don't have a gushing waterfall in your garden if you want to relax.
Exercise is known for raising endorphins and lowering stress. Gardening is a good way to get exercise. When you are raking, digging and planting you're using all the major muscles in your body. Don't forget to warm up and stretch.
You'll feel such satisfaction when you plant flowers or vegetables and see the fruits of your labor. You can use fresh-cut flowers for bouquets to put in vases all over your house. Planting vegetables will enable to make delicious healthy salads to add to your meals. Gardening is a healthy and gratifying pastime.
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Stress
Your Independent guide to Stress
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