The Silence of Soil: Listening to Nature in a Noisy World
Brooklyn is alive with sound. From the moment I wake up, I’m greeted by honking horns, subway rumbles, dogs barking, and neighbors calling across the street. Even when I’m inside, there’s always a low hum of city life—music drifting through the walls, sirens in the distance, the buzz of technology. Noise feels like the default. […]
Watering the Roots: Balancing Self-Care and Care for Others
One of the first lessons I learned in gardening was simple: if the roots aren’t watered, the plant won’t thrive. You can give a plant sunlight and even the best soil, but without water reaching the roots, it dries up. Over time, I realized the same is true for people. In order to care for […]
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 […]