Category: Personal Reflections
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August Reflections: Growth, Lessons, and Little Joys
As August comes to a close, I’m taking a moment tfor my August reflections, looking back on the growth, lessons, and little joys this month brought. A Season of Transition I am so not ready for summer to be over. It feels like summer took a while to get going, which affected the growth of… Read more
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Why Is My Pepper Plant Not Flowering? A Lesson in Patience from the Garden
Sometimes the garden grows in silence, and so do we. 🌿 A Tale of Two Pepper Plants This season, I planted two pepper varieties I was especially excited about: a West Indian habanero and a Tobago seasoning pepper. Both are rooted in Caribbean flavor and I couldn’t wait to see them flourish. But while my… Read more
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36 and Still Growing: A Birthday Reflection from My Garden
A Quiet Birthday, A Moment to Reflect Today I turn 36. Birthdays have always been a quiet checkpoint for me, a moment to pause, breathe, and ask myself how I’m really doing. This year, I’ve found most of my answers not in big celebrations or long to-do lists, but in my garden. This birthday reflection… Read more
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From Frustration to Peace: A Caregiver’s Reset in the Garden
A Challenging Week This week tested me in ways I hadn’t anticipated. I struggled deeply—both mentally and physically—feeling the weight of everything pressing down on me. Some days, it was hard to get out of bed, let alone find the motivation to face the day. But even in those heavy moments, I knew I had… Read more
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End of May Garden Reflections: Lessons Learned and Goals for June
May has flown by, and my garden has been busy! Welcome to my end of May garden reflections, where I share lessons learned and my gardening goals for June. Starting the Month with Hardening Off May began with hardening off plants from my greenhouse. This essential gardening step gradually introduces indoor plants to outdoor conditions… Read more
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Dementia Caregiver Challenges: A Week of Struggles and Gratitude
This Week Was a Rollercoaster This week as dementia caregiver brought unexpected challenges and moments of deep gratitude. It tested every ounce of my patience and strength. Dementia caregiver challenges require patience and resilience. As a caregiver to my mom, who has dementia, every day presents a unique challenge. But this week was especially hard—it… Read more
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5 Lessons on Gardening Patience and Persistence
Gardening grounds us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Spending time nurturing plants has taught me important lessons about patience and persistence. These lessons apply not just to gardening but to life itself. Here are five key things I’ve learned. 1. Growth Takes Time For instance, watching a seed transform into a thriving plant is a humbling… Read more
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This Week in My Garden: Building, Planting, and Growing
This week in my garden has been an exciting and productive time! After weeks of planning and preparation, I finally completed some major projects and made significant progress toward this season’s harvest. Here’s what happened: Building the Raised Beds The highlight of the week was finishing the construction of my raised garden beds. I have… Read more
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The Quiet Therapy I Found in Tending to My Garden
Gardening as therapy: A simple, mindful practice that boosts mental health, reduces stress, and promotes well-being through nature and self-care. Read more
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From Cement to Soil: My Gardening Journey
I turned my cement backyard into a thriving garden. What started with two pots and a few seeds became a peaceful, joyful journey into growing and healing. Read more