Recently while I was having lunch with a friend of mine, I
realized just how rich our conversation was thanks to a technology-free
atmosphere. A couple of hours of
unfiltered and trusted sharing made me think about what it means to be
comfortable in one’s own skin.
As we talked about our different experiences with open hearts,
a sense of humility and peace washed over me. Within each of us is an inner
well of strength that gives us the courage to go forward with the unspoken
certainty that tomorrow will shine a brighter light of hope.
Our inner well of peace is always full, ready to refresh our
souls at any time of need and yet how little we turn to it, choosing, instead,
to turn outward for answers to some of life’s challenges. Why?
With this question in my head, I knew it was time for me to
go to one of my favorite places to think. I started on a walk through the
garden and found an area that was in need of a little trimming and weeding.
With shovel and shears, I began to work away.
The garden is my place to harness that inner well. The garden allows me to refresh my soul, contemplate
my thoughts, and clear my mind as I dig and prune in preparation for another
burst of growth.
The different seasons of the garden teach me how to
continually prepare my heart to walk with humility and understanding that there
is something greater than me. The more I understand this gift of grace, the more
I am able to grow comfortable in my own skin and be at peace. The strength of a
humble heart allows me to flourish like a bountiful garden through the seasons
of life. And maybe, it is this gift from above is what fills our wells
effortlessly and endlessly.
Recipe for Life
Fill your well with a
dash of quiet time, much love and daily nurturing to refresh your soul.
Tap your inner well
often, it is your greatest source of strength.
