Sir Reality
- Mar 16, 2020
- 2 min read
Two weeks ago my blog resonated with more people than I ever imagined. As I sit down to write, I am thinking, ‘What a difference a couple of weeks makes!’ This past Sunday, I decided to take a break from the news and chaos that has become our world. In trying to come up with a term that fits, surreal is all that comes to mind. We are living in a dystopian world or somehow we have been transported to the Upside Down. (Stranger Things reference.) In these uncertain times, I found peace in the outdoors.
My mom needed some things taken care of at their earth home so I drove there in the morning. Driving time is always good thinking time for me. My thoughts danced around in my head as my car traveled the road there, me quarantined in my car alone with my thoughts. The tasks were simple and didn't take much time, leaving me time to stomp around in the woods.
The world of nature knows nothing of the virus. The deer I startled took off up the hill. The birds were making noise and the leaves crunched under my feet. There is still much beauty in the world and I encourage you to take time away from the information overload that has become all too much of our world.
When I got home I decided to plant some lettuce, kale and spinach in pots. I will enjoy harvesting this for lunch in a couple months, even more so if the world is still in a difficult spot at that time. For the last few years I have been trying to concentrate more on my garden; I am trying to do a better job of putting food by. Hopefully the ground will dry out and I can get my peas planted. There is nothing quite as comforting as soil therapy. And there is nothing quite as tasty as fresh garden peas. (Sorry Marcia!)
A dear friend of mine has kept one of her beehives on our property for the last couple of years. This year, I have decided to take the plunge. She had an extra ten-frame hive and I moved it in position yesterday. I want to make a better stand and prepare the site before my bees arrive in a month. Hopefully, the world crisis won't prevent their arrival. The thought of having my own sweet factory in my yard gave me some positive energy to counter what was happening across the globe.
I decided to spend my day in nature, letting the quiet of the earth provide some healing. The warmth of the sun, the fresh air, all helped to rejuvenate me. Alone with this calming feeling, I smiled gently to myself. At one point, in front of my garage, I looked down and saw an earring that I lost earlier in the winter. It was a favorite pair and I was bummed that I lost it. On this mid March day, in the midst of a global crisis, I can say that I literally found peace. May you and yours also find peace.
Take time to listen, to the earth and to the quiet of your mind. I find the spring in our backyard pond is a reminder of this.
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