The main garden bed in front of my home has been in a poor state for some time. The soil has eroded. Weeds have sprung up. Leftover roots from a bush that had been transplanted because it was not suitable to grow so close to the house as it could threaten the foundation had sprung new branches. Our busied lives and other distractions led us to neglect this garden bed.
Sure, I would dabble here and there at times to make sure the weeds hadn’t fully overgrown. However, due to long period of neglect it was going to require much time and effort to return my garden to a right state.
Today’s weather proved perfect for the task. (We can get serious heat and humidity in these parts.) I had some free time, so I decided it was well overdue and set to work. As I was digging up roots, pulling weeds and spreading out the new top layer I contemplated how my own spiritual life can mirror this garden.
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Stabbing Windmills 