Gardening — Gardening—

Gardening — Gardening—

Gardening as a meditation can be both intentional and unintentional. In fact, the daily completion of cultivation activities can naturally lead to the development of a closer connection with the Earth and nature. The process of caring for a garden requires patience and effort. As plants grow, gardeners learn how to best care for their plants. These attributes are also fundamental in meditative gardening., in which growers intentionally pay attention to the metaphorical meaning of the garden, as well as to the cultivation methods used.

Meditating while gardening is ideal for many reasons. In particular, garden spaces can be very serene. Being outdoors in nature allows us to become more grounded. This often allows our minds to become calmer. A calm mind is essential for establishing a state of flow in which to think freely. During this time, meditators may feel the need to ask questions, pray, repeat mantras, or use any other preferred technique.