Sacred Gardens
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Welcome to Monday Metaphors!
To begin, open your notebook, date the page.
Set your timer for 15-20 minutes. Breathe in, release.
Have fun, be present, it's okay to go slow...
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Opening Quotes...
"Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace."
~ May Sarton
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“To plant a garden is to dream of tomorrow.”
~ Audrey Hepburn
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"Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better."
~ Albert Einstein
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"Nature poets can't walk across the backyard without tripping over an epiphany."
~ Christian Wiman
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"In search of my mother's garden, I found my own."
~ Alice Walker
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In your notebook, copy the quotes that resonate the most. Reflect on each quote and ask, "What's true about this for me today? What's sacred here?" Write in a way that is loose and free. Write to explore.
5 Minute Word Play...
nyctinasty
What's the pronunciation? Definition? What do you love about the sound and feel of this word? What does this word bring to mind? How does nyctinasty show up in your life? Add it to your writing today!
Exploring Metaphor...
[ Read this list aloud ]
sensory garden
healing garden
zen garden
butterfly garden
pollinator garden
rain garden
fairy garden
tea garden
aroma garden
medicinal garden
heart garden
soul garden
dream garden
imagination garden
innovation garden
empathy garden
gratitude garden
forgiveness garden
purpose garden
connection garden
resilience garden
legacy garden
landscapes of resistance
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Which phrase resonates?
Become this kind of garden for a little while.
What's the message you hear?
What's the message whispered to you?
What's the story to tell?
Image to Words.
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Where will these steps take you? What kind of garden awaits?
A Writing Tip...
Your notebook is the garden.
A Special Writing Invitation For You...
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Thank you for participating in Monday Metaphors!
Have a great week & happy writing!
~ Kris
