One of the best things to do with children is to plant a garden. A reward of planting together is an increase in our sense of wonder. How a buried seed literally transforms into fragrant, fruitful beauty still amazes me!

In contrast to the patience learned while waiting for a seed to sprout, consider the results of following the “trending” issues on social media. These ideas spring up overnight like a mushroom, intoxicating our souls with the illusion of importance and significance. “Trending” increases the volume of what is perceived as urgent, and as a result our sense of spiritual hearing is dulled.

Perhaps today is a good time to find a patch of dirt, a small pot of soil, and plant some seeds. My favorite are nasturtiums!

The painting in this post is called “Good Soil” (oil with wax on canvas, 16″ x 20″). It is available for sale in my shop.