The Mindfulness of Yard Care

<p>Mindfulness and Yard Care is the topic of today’s episode. Taking care of the yard can have a strong element of mindfulness to it, and that’s exactly why I decided to focus on the mindfulness of yard care for today’s episode. I’m talking particularly about looking after your plants and flowers.</p> <p>I still spend a lot of time looking after my yard today, and I find it to be quite a mindful experience. It involves planting and watering the flowers and trimming bushes and shrubs.</p> Safety First <p>If you’re practicing mindfulness while doing a task like grasscutting, your safety is the most important element to be concerned about. Wear steel-toed boots and long pants to be as safe as possible. Your mind should always be first and foremost on the task at hand. For today’s episode, I will mostly talk about planting and caring for flowers around your property.</p> Listen &amp; Subscribe on: <a href='https://mindfulnessmode.com/ApplePodcast'>iTunes</a> / <a href='https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mindfulness-mode'>Stitcher</a> / <a href='http://feed.mindfulnessmode.com/'>Podbean</a> / <a href='https://overcast.fm/itunes1032063236/mindfulness-mode-interviews-mindful-tips-with-bruce-langford'>Overcast</a> / <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/5gwe3XCsyPLcLmCIkF2iS9'>Spotify</a> 7 Ways Looking After Your Yard Can Be Mindful <p>1/ Focus on Sounds 2/ Notice the Colors 3/ Be Aware of the Air 4/ Notice Your Breathing 5/ See the Clouds 6/ Say an Affirmation 7/ Enjoy the Appearance</p> Focus On Sounds <ul><li>Maybe you’re hearing birds, crickets, cattle, or chickens, or maybe you’re in a town or city environment where you’re hearing traffic or children or construction sounds.</li> <li>Whatever you’re hearing, practice becoming aware of the sounds, and then letting them go into a mix of released sound.</li> </ul> Notice The Colors <ul><li>Enjoy the colors of the flowers or bushes you’re working on. Are there vivid reds and yellows or various shades of greens?</li> <li>Allow yourself to see the beauty in all of the colo