Growing Mindful: Explorations in the Garden to Deepen Your Awareness

288 Pages

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications

Release Date: January 8, 2021

Nowadays it is important to find ways to be more mindful. There is so much stress and anxiety that it is crucial we find ways to relax. One way to do that is to connect with nature. The author provides different techniques to be mindful in the garden. The book is divided into the following parts.

Part 1: Green World Explorations

Chapter 1: Sensory Explorations

Chapter 2: Movement Explorations

Chapter 3: Creative Explorations

Chapter 4: Elemental Explorations

Chapter 5: Explorations of Connection

Chapter 6: Deeper Explorations

Part 2: Plant Correspondences as Mindful Focus

In this section, there are 52 weeks with a plant associated with each one.

I really enjoyed the different techniques she shared including the advice of journaling the experiences. If you are new to mindfulness, this is a wonderful book to read. If you have been practicing mindfulness, this is an excellent way to expand your horizons to keep your practice fresh.