The Joyful Gardener

Joyful Gardener

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The Joyful Gardener

Ocean Robbins writes:

Hi Tom,

Gardening can be great for your mental and physical health.

Not to mention that you can grow the healthiest, freshest, most nutrient-packed, and delicious superfoods on the planet!

My friend Stacey Murphy is hosting an eight-part docuseries, The Joyful Gardener, that will show you how to grow thriving gardens in ANY space, no matter your level of experience.

This free virtual event will share:

Why gardening is powerful medicine for your mind and body.

Secrets to abundant harvests, even in tiny spaces.
Simple ways to transform gardening into a joyful, stress-free experience.

Click here to learn more and save your spot today.

Yours for growing food and loving life,

Ocean Robbins

P.S. All levels and abilities are welcome! No matter how much experience or space you have, I’m sure you’ll agree that Stacey is a fantastic teacher. Reserve your spot today.

https://growyourownvegetables.org/joyful-garden-docuseries

Reject WHO Tyranny

WHO Tyranny

The WHO’s Pandemic Treaty is on the ropes. They thought it would be signed months ago—but thanks to people like you speaking out, their entire plan is falling apart.

Countries are backing out. Negotiators are clashing. The WHO is losing control.

And now, as if that wasn’t all enough – Trump just pulled the U.S. out of the WHO!

A massive blow to the WHO’s agenda – Their biggest backer just walked away, and their Pandemic Treaty is on life support.

But here’s the catch—they know it. And next week in Geneva, they’re making their move.

If we don’t step up the pressure right now, they’ll regroup, push harder, and force this treaty through before the final deadline in May.

And if that happens, it’s game over.

Will you sign the petition demanding Australia’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Amanda Gorely, reject WHO’s power grab before it’s too late?

https://cgo.ac/scWelV8G

The Art of Danish Living by Meik Wiking

The Little Book Of Hygge

We had to turn to author Meik Wiking of this gem to discover just why Danes are so happy. Lots of guff about work life balance and the fact that only 1% of Danes work 50 hours a week versus a global worker and incidentally a UK worker average of 10%.

But the real standout is the 3 metre rule. No, nothing to do with Covid and social distancing, instead each and every Dane is encouraged to be their own CEO within a zone of 3 metres around them and to behave accordingly. So the next time you see a solitary Dane, respect his/her space: he/she is in his/her own C suite.

https://howtohyggethebritishway.com/2024/09/06/book-friday-the-art-of-danish-living-by-meik-wiking/

Things I have Learned

Take two minutes to read these sayings written by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words. Rooney has passed away but used to be on CBS’s 60 Minutes TV show.

I’ve learned…
That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
That when you’re in love, it shows.
I’ve learned …That just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my day!’ makes my day.
That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
That being kind is more important than being right.
That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
That I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in any other way.
That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
That money doesn’t buy class.
That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
That love, not time, heals all wounds.
That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
That life is tough, but I’m tougher.
That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.
That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, you’re hooked for life. (This happened to me when we went to adopt our daughter.)
That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.
That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.