Thought For Today – Marcel Proust on Gardeners

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‘Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.’ Marcel Proust

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Fran’s book, Digging Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots Through Gardening, now considered a classic, was groundbreaking when published as no one had written about gardening in the context of creativity, spirituality, and transformation.

In addition to being a recognized garden expert and deep ecologist, Fran is also a broadcaster, journalist, Ordained Interfaith Minister, and Soul Tender. All of her work is based on her deep belief that our need to connect to the earth is an inherent trait – and that by doing so, we heal and experience more joy in our lives.

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8 Responses to Thought For Today – Marcel Proust on Gardeners

  1. Cathy Taughinbaugh March 10, 2013 at 6:31 pm #

    Great quote and there you are working hard in the garden. Looking forward to spring so I can get out and plant. My yard needs so work these days!

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    • Fran March 11, 2013 at 9:16 am #

      Cathy- The early spring flowers are in bloom. I chose to use bulbs and do the rest from seed for my window boxes. When I saw the ones in the neighborhood filled with a riot of color with store bought plants, I reminded myself to have patience. And boy- is it ever worth it- my seeds have germinated and are now growing rapidly ~ I can only imagine what they’ll be like in a few weeks. The bottom line is that gardening is an act of patience -from season to season, we need to accept what it offers us and marvel at the beauty it brings into our world. Fran

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  2. Jennie March 10, 2013 at 11:52 pm #

    The spring is comming and the plants is growing to make our enviroment more beautiful :)

    A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves. Marcel Proust

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    • Fran March 11, 2013 at 9:13 am #

      Jennie- I’m always excited when Spring blows its trumpet and makes a grand entrance. Thank you for another Marcel Proust quote. Fran

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  3. Elle March 11, 2013 at 2:13 pm #

    Love the spring – even here in Florida the trees are dressed in their brightest, freshest green of the year. Although I do sometimes miss the snowdrops and daffodils from jolly old England.

    Gardeners of the heart, just as important I know…and the gardeners who create beauty in my life equally touch my soul. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gardening pics and ideas Fran.

    Love Elle
    xoxo

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    • Fran March 12, 2013 at 4:02 am #

      Elle – Spring has begun here with the orange trees blossoming and fruits appearing, flowers cropping up, etc. The air smells delicious and clean. This is the season about new beginnings – how can you not love it? Fran

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  4. Betsy/Zen Mama March 13, 2013 at 10:53 am #

    One of my favorite quotes!! :)

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    • Fran March 13, 2013 at 4:17 pm #

      Why am I not surprised?

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