Roots and Thoughts: Tending the Garden of the Mind
When I first started gardening on my rooftop in Brooklyn, I’ll admit—my main goal was to grow enough herbs and veggies for myself. I pictured myself making fresh pesto from my own basil, tossing crisp lettuce into a salad, and brewing mint tea picked just minutes before. And I do all of that, of course. […]
Seasons of the Soul: Lessons from Nature’s Cycles
One of the most grounding things about gardening is how it teaches you to live with the seasons. I don’t just mean knowing when to plant tomatoes or harvest basil. I mean really feeling the rhythm of the year—the slow shifts in light, temperature, and mood. As I’ve deepened my Buddhist practice, I’ve started to […]