Spiritual Gardeners

Spiritual people have a deep connection to the earth and nature and tend to thrive in peace and solitude. Although they will survive chaos, they do not thrive in it. 

This does not mean that they are loners or anti-social. They enjoy the company of others, but socialization is easier in smaller intimate settings. Because they can feel other people's energy, larger gatherings can be overwhelming at times.

As a spiritual person I embrace the quiet moments where I can reflect and rejuvenate; time with my hands in the soil or tending my flower bed. When attending social gatherings, I find myself observing from a distance; learning much from what I see and hear. In time a connection is made with someone who radiates positive energy. These are the ones I consider my earthy people; connected to the earth, filled with enthusiasm, and genuinely interested and invested in what others have to say. You can tell who they are by the smile on their face and the genuine interest they show as someone shares their life with them.

Earlier this year I lost a very dear friend; one of my earthy people, a kindred spirit. Time spent with her always filled me with joy and her loss leaves a void. I attended her memorial service recently where someone described her as a gardener of people who selflessly tended her living garden. This touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes as there could not have been a better way to describe her loving spirit. Not only did she nurture those who were fortunate enough to be part of her life, but also strangers she met along the way.

Spiritual people: we all need them in our lives.  They encourage us and become our cheerleaders to ensure we flourish and become all that we are meant to be. May all of us be blessed to have a few gardeners of people pass through our lives to feed our souls.