What comes to mind when you think of spring cleaning? Most of our thoughts lean towards cleaning closets, dusting, sanitizing, clearing rooms of excess stuff, cleaning uncluttered garages, etc.
At the end of the process, your space usually smells fresh, looks clean and tidy. You feel good about your accomplishments and vow to put forth effort to avoid a return to an unorganized and cluttered state. This is a great exercise for a physical space. How about your mental space?
We live in an Information Age and are constantly bombarded with data. Most people are plugged in to electronic devices and engage in frequent conversations throughout the day. We wear many hats. Some are college students, others married with children, there are working professionals, those taking care of aging parents or perhaps volunteers of service to charitable organizations. As such, spring may be a good time to declutter our minds, breath, assess the current state, adjust and make room for new information and opportunities.
Maybe you’re interested in planting a spring garden. Everyone can benefit from fresh fruits and vegetables. If that resonates with you. Here’s a few pruning tips to till a healthy mental garden for daily living. The poem below was written by an unknown author and retrieved from Pinterest.
Instructions for “Planting a Spring Garden”
Plant Three Rows of Peas
- Peace of Mind
- Peace of Heart
- Peace of Soul
Plant Four Rows of Squash
- Squash Gossip
- Squash Indifference
- Squash Grumbling
- Squash Selfishness
Plant Four Rows of Lettuce
- Lettuce be Faithful
- Lettuce be Kind
- Lettuce be Patient
- Lettuce Really Love One Another
No Garden is Complete Without Turnips
- Turnip for Meetings
- Turnip for Service
- Turnip to Help One Another
To Conclude Our Garden We Must Have Thyme
- Thyme For Each Other
- Thyme For Family
- Thyme For Friends
Water freely with patience and cultivate with love. There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow.
With gratitude,
I Like….So thankful for your encouraging words..
I appreciate the continued love and support!
I love your column on spring cleaning. When we think of spring cleaning, we do think of getting rid of a lot of stuff, etc. Spiritually, we have to clear our minds of unhealthy stuff. Being rejuvenated is healthy for our soul and mental state. Great job…looking forward to your next blog!
Thanks Mom!