Life Lessons Learned From Plants

Life provides countless opportunities each day to practice self-awareness and reflection. For some of us, such introspection happens when we exercise or meditate. For others, it naturally occurs when we're in touch with nature. Today I speak with author Marcus Bridgewater, also known as the uber-popular Garden Marcus on social media. Marcus argues that nurturing plants also helps us grow as people, and so he's on the show to divulge 5 life lessons he's learned that are rooted in his time in his garden.   Here's a preview of the life lessons discussed today: [4:30] You can't make anyone flourish, but you can nurture an environment conducive to flourishing. Here's how [6:30] The importance of patience, awareness, and self-observation in the garden and in life [11:30] Repotting: Giving yourself room to grow as a means of maximizing potential [17:15] Sharing the fruits of your success with others for the benefit of both your community and yourself [20:00] How to foster an environment conducive to your personal growth    Resources mentioned: How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself Garden Marcus on TikTok and Instagram     * Join our (free!) community here. * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube. * Email me and say hello! [email protected].   Our Sponsors:* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content