Roots

Working in the garden I am learning many things. Somehow the plants and soil have a voice and if you listen closely - you can learn so much - that or I'm going crazy...

As I work in the garden an hour a day I realize a few things about gardens and life. The weeds grow - they are always there. Their root system is so deep, it takes nothing for them to take root and grow and thrive and if left unattended - eventually take over the good plants that I WANT in the garden. The plants that I want need tending daily too. They need attention, sun, water and good soil.
In my life - weeds are so easy to grow. You don't have to do anything really, they're just there. Weeds like greed, jealousy, laziness, bitterness, they are numerous. If I don't take the time everyday to tend to them, pull them out by the root... they will multiply and choke out my good plants. The plants I want in my life like love, patience, giving, joy need tending daily too. They need attention, reflection, meditation and good ground.
An hour a day for my garden - an hour a day for my soul.