Most of life's victories are simple and actually occur almost every day. However, we are just too busy (or have blinders on ...) to even notice.
When I was a new bride (and new mom — married a widower) I was somewhat overwhelmed with the task of merging my life with my husband's. There were so many variables and things to remember and tasks screaming for my attention. I felt so inadequate.
But over time I learned I was well-able to accomplish what truly needed to be done and to let the rest wait until ... whenever! ;-)
What does this have to do with gardening?
One of the most useful (and comforting) tools I acquired was a timer. When I felt completely zapped and faced mountains of laundry, piles of clutter and other endless to-do's I would take back the reins of my runaway days; I would allow myself "to begin" on my own terms: 15-minutes at a time.
And, I still find it amazing when I consider the proverbial blooms yielded by simply setting a timer, and harnessing a mere 15 minutes of Life. It seems to propel me into the next 15 ... And then, the next 15 and so on ...
These mini-work sessions in my garden have produced amazing results! :-)
