Tending to Your Life Garden: Insights from Episode 31 of The Well-Tended Life Podcast
Real sustainable growth and change takes both knowledge and time. It takes time to learn to water, to weed, to watch, and it even takes time to know what you really want to grow, but once you start committing to tending to your own life garden and schedule regular Seasonal assessments of what's inside, just like we did Today. You will begin to bloom and grow again like the secret garden.
Ever feel like you're racing through life, barely pausing to take a breath? Episode 31 of 'The Well-Tended Life Podcast' with Keri Wilt offers a refreshing perspective on slowing down and truly seeing your life. Imagine your life as a garden – full of potential, but also in need of regular care and attention.
In this episode, Keri invites listeners to take a tour of their 'life gardens', encouraging them to recognize both the flourishing flowers and the stubborn weeds that might be holding them back. Keri’s approach is all about intentional living. She draws inspiration from her great-great-grandmother’s classic book, 'The Secret Garden', using it as a metaphor to help listeners identify their unique gifts, talents, and dreams.
But it’s not just about spotting the good stuff; Keri also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing the clutter and obstacles in our lives. Throughout the episode, Keri shares practical advice on how to cultivate a well-tended life. She talks about the essential 'tools' we need – knowledge, self-care, and commitment – to prune away what’s not serving us and to nurture what helps us grow.
There’s also a focus on creating space for rest and dreaming, reminding us that downtime is just as crucial as active tending. By the end of the episode, you'll feel inspired to start working on your own life garden. Whether it's clearing away mental clutter or planting new seeds of possibility, Keri's guidance is both hopeful and practical. So, if you’re ready to slow down and take a closer look at your life, this episode is a must-listen.