Gardenwitch's Musings
Inspired by my love of nature and my garden in particular, I have embarked on a midlife career change. This blog will be a place where I can share the journey of building a creative business with its successes and foibles. You will find occasional book reviews, travel logs, and artist date experiences In addition, I will post updates about my garden throughout the year.
Joy is Strategic
In the midst of all the chaos going on right now, one voice in the many that I heard had the message that “Joy is Strategic.” How can we each use joy to help us get through the ups and downs that we are facing. In addition, can we use connection and joy to help move us forward. Joy can and must be part of our resistance toolkit.
Planting
Hope springs eternal they say. For anyone who plants a garden or farms the land knows this nugget of wisdom to be true. This week’s post is about learning how important it is to understand how our food system works and the role each one of us can play in it. Growing your own food, even if it is a small pot of herbs on your window sill is an act of great hope and resistance.
Handmade
This week let’s focus on how handmade products can be a form of resistance. With calls to boycott major brands and stores, how can we get the things we need for everyday life. This is also a great time to reflect on the impact that consumerism and marketing have on our minds, well being, and wallets. Let’s look at how lifelong learning of skills can help build community, restore a sense of purpose, and steady us in a time of uncertainty.
So you’ve read all of those already? Take a look at my older musings at Blogspot !