cathy33April 28
Rediscover Your Own Backyard
You can find everything you need right in your own backyard. Nature and all of life exists wherever you are. Exploring the world is a simple as discovering your own backyard. Nature adventures exist right in your own backyard.
Backyards are the place of family gatherings, barbeques, parties, relaxing, and fun. Picture your childhood backyard. What was it like? What are your memories?
Did you have a place where you could go to and contemplate life or get away to when you wanted to be alone? Having a ‘secret garden’ is a place where dreams are made, life is contemplated or just a place to do nothing and relax.
Can you bring some of that into your own backyard?
An outdoor space in your own backyard has so much potential providing you with sun, shade, peace, fun, views and fresh air.
This is a great time to prepare yourself a wonderful ‘secret garden’ of your own to enjoy all summer. Clear away any clutter. If there is a view take advantage of it, if not create one! Choose comfortable seating that you can relax on. Make sure you have a balance of sun and shade. Add a water feature, as water is peaceful, calming and relaxing. And of course don’t forget the trees, plants and flowers.
If you live in a city or place where you don’t have a yard, do you have a balcony or deck? You can make your own little private sanctuary no matter how small it is.
If you don’t have a personal backyard then think of your backyard as your neighborhood. Is there a park or trail that you can find a spot to call your own? You may not be able to plant or arrange it yourself but you can discover a hidden spot that you can call your own.
