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The religious and spiritual aspects of gardening at home

The religious and spiritual aspects of gardening at home

Gardening is considered as the religious practice as we all familiar with that God found in existing living things. If we take care of all living things like plants or trees then God will be happy with us and this practice will not spiritually nurture you but also build a strong connection with God. Garden is the only place where we can look for God, admiring His creativity and feel religiously fresh and clean. In a garden, you can find everything that includes animals, insects, and plants. As per the famous author Anne Scott-James “you can feel more happiness while making a garden because it reflects a paradise”. Gardening does not only connect spiritually with God but also creates a positive impact on one’s life.

Gardens are the world’s microcosm where all living things and nonliving things of life are present. There must be a small part of your home for the garden. The main thing which establishes the spirituality in the garden is the sophistication and elegance of the plants. This is the thing that a human cannot build up. The correctness of the petals and grass, the steady expansion, and the beauty that enhances day by day, all these aspects create the individuality, and religiousness in a garden of a home. The Garden is a peaceful place and you cannot find calmness in any other area. When you plant a flower, trees, and plants it takes a strong form of satisfaction which persuades you to plant more.

The spiritual impact of gardening on mental health:

Apart from the spiritual connectivity, there are many other impacts of planting that brings positivity to our mental health. Because the process of planting includes mind, body, and soul which started when you take the initial step that is soil preparation. There is some effort required for gardening but it also gives the spiritual peacefulness that no other thing can bring. This is the calming exercise which brings peace in the body and we feel relax. You can say that gardening gives the same feel as conversing with God because when you water plants on a daily basis and see the growth process you thank God for the beautiful nature that He gave us. Therefore, gardening has generally many benefits as it nurtures the soul, takes closer to God and puts a positive impact on the brain and soul. Planting mends a person spiritually as well as mentally.
Gardening is just not only a practical or nurturing task, but it is also considered as a spiritual activity. Each action of gardening represents the way of connecting with the creation that also raises moral and spiritual decisions. We should spend time on gardening and work pleasantly. In addition to planting vegetables, flowers and fruit gardeners experience a spiritual nurturing that is beautiful and healthy for them. We can be able to see the glory of God if we do gardening well and follow the process of gardening accurately.