Flavors of Life

Flavors of Life When we grow our food, we participate more fully in nature's cycles and form a closer bond with Mother Earth. Growing a garden of food at home is an experience anyone can enjoy. Even a hanging basket of rosemary or a cherry tomato plant in a pot on the windowsill can enhance your connection with the cycle of life. If you have space outdoors, the green and blooming colors of the edible delights you are growing will decorate any view while tempting you to enjoy the outdoors. The edible plants we nurture allow us to literally taste the fruits (or vegetables or herbs) of our labor while helping us more consciously participate in the circulating energy of nature. Allow yourself to begin slowly and simply, so that you can learn to dance with nature's intricate orchestrations. There are many experienced gardeners out there to assist you as you choose seeds or small plants to start your garden. As you learn to heed the seasons, soil, sun, frost, and shade, you become more than a mere spectator of life's cycle. Instead, you step into the role of cocreator and enhance what you nurture. No matter how large or small the size of your garden, you can benefit from growing your own organic, fresh, and nutritious food while also reveling in the depth of flavor and texture that comes from plants that have been well-tended, nurtured, and loved. As we appreciate the food we've grown, we can recognize the care that farmers put into the produce most of us buy at the supermarket. With this new understanding, we can acknowledge the roles other living creatures fill as participants in cultivating the cycle of life. We may even learn to peacefully coexist with the animals and insects that share perhaps too great an interest in our garden.  When we grow our food, we participate more fully in nature's cycles and form a closer bond with Mother Earth. Knowing how to grow your own food allows for a sense of freedom and pride that you can feed and provide for yourself, one of the most basic necessities. Gratitude may fill us as we marvel at the beauty of nature and the majesty of the universe that orchestrates such natural wonders. When we allow our appreciation of life to expand, we harvest so much more than food and the taste is that much sweeter.  [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( by Rachel Astor Putting your life's experiences, ideas, and beliefs into words is a form of self-care that helps you develop a deep awareness in a space without fear or judgement. This course, taught by best-selling author and writing mentor Rachel Astor, teaches writers of all levels how to use a journaling practice to connect with themselves and their inner truth. With the support of thought-provoking prompts and insightful lessons, you will be motivated to use writing as a tool for forgiveness, contemplation, and healing. By the end, you will have a greater sense of inner peace and confidence in the ability to express yourself in all areas of your life. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 2. [Protect Yourself from Control Dramas]( 3. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 4. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 7. [The 9 Minute Science-Based Workout]( 8. [Reiki Healing for Beginners]( 9. [Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing]( 10. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( New Courses • [Communicating with Animals]( • [Writing Your Deepest Prayer]( • [Re-wire Your Brain, Transform Your Body]( • [Letting Go of the Past with Writing]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]