Teaching’s from the Greenhouse
Patience
Delight in the moments
Grace
Don’t wait
Patience
Plants need time, patience and nurturing to grow and isn’t it the same for us? And yet in this human body I still get caught up in “lifing” and the thinking I should be further along. With patience comes tending to surrendering to God’s Agenda and He doesn’t rush anything. I am the only one that puts a time-line on things. Patience for me looks like, making sure I am nourishing my relationship with God, myself and remembering it’s all happening in perfect timing and that usually is not in “my time”. It also looks like walk is slower, more intentional.
Delight in the moments
I have noticed when I am in the Greenhouse that I really take in the senses. The smells of the plants, the birds chirping or the rain falling on the greenhouse, the peace and warmth within that space I feel, how I love my fingers in the soil or dead-heading the flowers, taking in all the colors and uniqueness of the flowers and plants, interacting with the community. Also while working the cash register, I am so delighted in connecting with others as I get to witness the joy that these plants/flowers are giving them. It may seem like such a simple joy and yet the ripple effects that these plants/give to those I come across, is so much more. I am in awe and so grateful for each encounter I get to have there.
Grace
Giving myself grace. Normally I put a lot of pressure on myself when doing something new. So with this newness of learning a cash register, attempting to remember what an annual or perennial is (don’t judge I am such a newbie to all this:), it normally can feel quite overwhelming for me. This time I am doing something different, I am embodying the energy of Grace. Will I be perfect, no and no one is. Will I screw up, yes and I just did yesterday. And it’s OK. It also helps that all the humans that work here are so loving and supportive. Bottom line, I actually show up and perform better in the energy of Grace, instead of Pressure…..duh right?! HA! And I just feel better all around!
Don’t Wait
When this job posting came along I didn’t need it. I wanted to do it. I have always had a desire to learn more (cause I really don’t know anything) about plants and such. I already have a full business schedule and I remembered I went into business for myself so that I could have flexibility, EVEN if it was to take on a part time “bonus” job-job. I ALSO didn’t want to wait till I retired. What if that day doesn’t come because of whatever, I want to live my life now. So I went after what I wanted and succeeded and I have no regrets! I LOVE how I created my life to include this. My heart is full. So don’t wait. The time is now. Go do the thing, even if it’s taking one step closer to the thing you so deeply desire. Just keep going for it!
All my love,
Theresa