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| One of the most beautiful songs Leonard Bernstein ever wrote was "Make Our Garden Grow." It's the finale of the 1956 operetta Candide, which is based on Voltaire's 1759 novel, in which the characters search for "the best of all possible worlds." What they finally learn is to seek a simpler life and plant a garden. These are good intentions for us, too.
Most plants have symbolic meanings. As you plant your garden, whether it's outside or in pots on your balcony or on a table under a window, consider what energy you're planting. Start with a prayer plant. Go online and read about the traditional meanings and uses of other plants and herbs. Add those that resonate with you. For example, try catnip for happiness. Tend your garden regularly. Talk to the plants and ask them to help you deal with issues that arise. Ask them to lend you their magic. Trade magical plants with your friends and use the plants in rituals. |
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