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Life Lessons Learned From Plants

Life Lessons Learned From Plants

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

 

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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. On this episode of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast: The super-popular @gardenmarcus offers 5 life lessons he has learned that are rooted in his time in the garden and are suitable for gardeners and non-gardeners alike.

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