Watering the Spirit and Soil During Droughts
Nurturing growth during times of scarcity is a challenge for the gardener and the seeker. Certain guidelines apply to both the quest for a bountiful harvest and a fruitful life. Here are just a few:
Preparation
One must start with good soil. Watering land that is compacted and not fertile is wasteful.
Likewise, the soil of our spirit must be open to spiritual direction.
Cultivation
The gardener does not plant and then ignore the new seedlings. Instead, faithful aerating creates soil that can absorb water while weeding eliminates other plants that compete for valuable resources.
It’s a good practice to eliminate distractions from our life that crowd out the spiritual lessons we seek.