I used to dislike all yard work if it didn't involve power tools like a mower or gas trimmer. The feel of that power in your hands is great, but without an engine...I mean, digging weeds? Seriously.
I just spent the last 3 hours wrestling small trees, dandelions and poison ivy out of some of our flower beds. I have somehow found a little time to do a little bit of this kind of work over the last couple months and my opinion of yard work has changed. I believe there is something about the tedious process of rooting deep into the earth to remove an ugly bramble that is good for the inner man. Probably for the inner woman too, but I can only conjecture :)
Slow paced, outdoor work with dirt and plants, spending peaceful time in the sun, these are good for a person's soul. It is something we never do anymore, we don't have time to slow down and work with the daffodils. I am just as guilty as anyone, I know. My life has felt like an hour with only 53 minutes in it for the last four years. I had to try to cram a lot of activity in everywhere. I want that to change. I believe it is healthy to step back, to spend time doing old-fashioned things...working with our hands.
I invite you to join me in a quest for life breaks, block off time to spend doing healthy work. Give it a try; wash the car, plant some petunias, or grub out a mess of dandelions from the back yard.
Just don't get poison ivy...
In Truth,
Stephen
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