I’ve been weeding my garden and planting flowers in the beds and containers on the deck.
Being the amateur gardener that I am, I have had to consult with my neighbor about what are weeds and what are the best locations to plant some of the annuals.
The garden is a great metaphor to examine our life or to get an overview of another area such as work or your business.
Try this exercise: Draw the garden of your area of exploration. Be sure to include the various beds, weeds, animals, water elements and sculptures.
Ask yourself:
- In what season is your garden?
- What areas are in full bloom, budding or turning brown?
- Where are the weeds? What do they represent?
- What are the recurring (perennials) issues?
- What kind of nurturing do various beds require to flourish?
- Who can help take care of or offer advice about your garden?
Using the garden as a metaphor can help you to see it more clearly. Notice what areas need more attention to bloom and what areas need to be uprooted.
This is a great time of year to create a garden of possibilities. By determining what you want to grow and what you want to pull up, you can take the necessary steps to cultivating your goals.