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Fuzzybear · Jul 17, 2022 at 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

My mom was at peace when she was gardening. It was the only time I knew her to be calm. Her gardens were incredible, so beautiful. Roses of every color, great big lemon trees, and a large orange tree, fig tree, pepper tree, acacia tree, poplars, birch trees, an evergreen tree, plum tree, and so many flowers and bushes. Honeysuckle and jasmine - paradise scents! In spring, the grasses were covered with violets. The gardens were my refuge in my rotten childhood. I was so lucky to have those magnificent gardens.

Apple trees grow all around here, they seem to do best in the mountains.

Boots, thanks for that link. It's good, and I also need to practice DBT skills. Recently, I read about "wise mind" and found it interesting. I love the concept of listening to my mind as opposed to telling myself.
Here's another link:
What is "Wise Mind?" - Mindfulness Muse

Thanks Beth for the link

Those gardens sound incredibly beautiful!