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Life Lessons Learned From Plants

2022-06-14 Mama Minimalist

Life provides countless opportunities each day to practice self-awareness and reflection. For some of us, such introspection happens when we exercise or meditate. For others, it naturally occurs when we’re in touch with nature.

Today I speak with author Marcus Bridgewater, also known as the uber-popular Garden Marcus on social media. Marcus argues that nurturing plants also helps us grow as people, and so he’s on the show to divulge 5 life lessons he’s learned that are rooted in his time in his garden.

Here’s a preview of the life lessons discussed today:

[4:30] You can’t make anyone flourish, but you can nurture an environment conducive to flourishing. Here’s how

[6:30] The importance of patience, awareness, and self-observation in the garden and in life

[11:30] Repotting: Giving yourself room to grow as a means of maximizing potential

[17:15] Sharing the fruits of your success with others for the benefit of both your community and yourself

[20:00] How to foster an environment conducive to your personal growth

Resources mentioned:

How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself
Garden Marcus on TikTok and Instagram

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Hello there, I’m Stephanie. I live a crazy, beautiful life as a full-time wife, blogger + mother to two spirited daughters. I’m on a mission to simplify eco-friendly living so as to greater enjoy life’s sweeter moments.

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