Yesterday, I went above and beyond call of duty for community service. Thanks to me, not one black fly within a five-mile radius of my home went to bed hungry last night, and because of my loyal patronage and recurring need for calamine lotion, my pharmacist can now put his youngest through college.
All in a day's work. :-)
Some people may think I’m crazy for spending hours on end in my back yard, but truth be told, I have answered many pressing questions, made many exciting discoveries, and received amazing creative insights, all while enjoying solitude of my urban oasis.
It is in this beautiful refuge I have set stage for my most rewarding successes.
When faced with difficult challenges or when stuck and unable to move forward, I head for flower gardens with a spade in hand. On many occasions, I have spent up to eight hours crawling on my hands and knees pulling weeds, digging holes, and relocating plants.
Sometimes I just sit on a mound of soil and watch nature's creatures play out their lives in front of me.
I have come out of these "sessions" with solutions to my problems, fully composed newsletter articles, new and exciting business ideas and incredible positive energy.
Often within hours of leaving my back yard, I receive an unexpected phone call or e-mail from someone who provides just what I need to progress to next level in my business or personal development.
The back yard provides an opportunity to quiet mind and connect with a higher power. While digging in soil, watching chipmunks chase each other around yard, and smelling fragrant flowers, I reflect on where I am and where I want to be.
I set an intention to create future I seek and share it with each plant and blade of grass I touch.
Silencing mind and emerging yourself in nature is mandatory to personal and professional growth. It also provides a powerful conduit between you and universal source that permeates all life and connects us all.