Resounding Connections

I remember when my children were born the midwife suggested I lay them over my heart so that their hearts would resonate with mine. I thought it was a sweet idea. In truth the heart of a newborn will come into resonance with the heart of the mother, helping to regulate their tiny body’s functions. Resonance can be a subtle and powerful reminder of our connection to life. I have found this to be true in many unexpected places.

This morning while walking through my veggie garden I was struck by the silence and the sweet aromas of the garden. I wasn’t stressing or thinking of what I needed to accomplish, just being there with the plants, rain, silence, and sweet smells. In that moment I experienced the peace that was so fully there. Joy overcame me as I felt a part of the garden, a part of Life.

When I work in the garden, watching seedlings become mature plants offering their fruits for our plates, I am humbled. And when I create a meal with the harvest I recall the plant’s life. The meal seems tastier, richer, healthier, and full of vivid memories and appreciation. Sharing the meal with others is the icing on the cake.

Nourishing Blessings!

JoEllen