So true. The owner of the parking lot that we use never does any maintanence and there are weeds sprouting all over the place. Last year I went out to clear the space around my car. Ended up cleaning the whole lot and it felt amazing. Everyone probably thought it was the useless owner but just seeing the clean space made it worth it anyway.
For sure! It doesn't matter if people notice. You did a good thing Ben and it made life easier for yourself and and the people around you. That's what it's all about!
This is a great 'day in the life' with so much to reflect on.
I'm not a gardener, my dad trained me to despise the act of pulling weeds at an early age (by making me weed HIS garden) but the metaphor is very easy to relate to.
I think the act of cleaning up your community is completely understated for it's value. We're all so focused on changing the world at a macro level that we neglect things at the micro level.
Thanks for a thoughtful reminder of how a simple morning activity can be so calming.
My pleasure, Jody. Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I'm sorry you had to spend time weeding your dads garden! I'm sure you learned a lot from doing that, even if it was subconsciously.
Thanks Jon; I'm doing my best. These a re a little different to some of my previous posts, but they feel my natural so I'm going to keep at it! Thanks for your continued support.
Going the extra mile. Kindness compounds, contaminate with the pandemic of peace
For sure. Thanks for reading Paolo!
So true. The owner of the parking lot that we use never does any maintanence and there are weeds sprouting all over the place. Last year I went out to clear the space around my car. Ended up cleaning the whole lot and it felt amazing. Everyone probably thought it was the useless owner but just seeing the clean space made it worth it anyway.
For sure! It doesn't matter if people notice. You did a good thing Ben and it made life easier for yourself and and the people around you. That's what it's all about!
This is a great 'day in the life' with so much to reflect on.
I'm not a gardener, my dad trained me to despise the act of pulling weeds at an early age (by making me weed HIS garden) but the metaphor is very easy to relate to.
I think the act of cleaning up your community is completely understated for it's value. We're all so focused on changing the world at a macro level that we neglect things at the micro level.
Thanks for a thoughtful reminder of how a simple morning activity can be so calming.
My pleasure, Jody. Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I'm sorry you had to spend time weeding your dads garden! I'm sure you learned a lot from doing that, even if it was subconsciously.
It is such a thoughtful and insightful piece. This is another well-written and well-rounded one; keep at it.
Thanks Jon; I'm doing my best. These a re a little different to some of my previous posts, but they feel my natural so I'm going to keep at it! Thanks for your continued support.