Of The Earth

I close my eyes… I see sunshine beams, blue skies and strong hands. I picture the tiny seeds placed ever so gently and watered carefully. I feel these hard-working hands in the rich organic soil tending to their gardens and crops … the farmers sharing of their land …growing, harvesting with each bundle picked, a labor of love, a work of art, sent out to us to nourish our bodies and breathe life into our cells.

As I begin to wash and prepare, I take a moment to appreciate how these bundles have come to be and the journey they have been on. I then take in the delicious reddish pink color of the stems and the raw beautiful shape of the deep green leaves. The remaining soil that washes away …yet another glimpse of the origin of these vibrant plants once deeply rooted in the earth. I think about the nutrients contained in each stalk. The preparation is peaceful, gratifying…performed with care & gratitude. I am thoughtful of all the precious gifts of the earth… never once taking for granted what we have been given to care for.

♥️, Jana
Photo: Bundles of vibrant organic Swiss Chard from a dear friend, delivered to my doorstep …another labor of love.