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Mindfulness Garden Games
by Joann Calabrese

author of Growing Mindful

Gardening to Save Your Life

Joann CalabreseJanuary 18, 2026 Connectedness, Gardens, Living Intentionally

New Moon Greetings – January 18th, 2026 Gardening Can Save Your Life I am not being hyperbolic – gardening can indeed save your life in a myriad of ways. You may be thinking that I’m writing about having fresh organic healthy food. And I will get to that in a moment. But there is an … Read more

The Resilient Thread

Joann CalabreseNovember 1, 2024 Living Intentionally, Mindful Practices, Mindfulness

The Resilient Thread

New Moon Greetings – November 1, 2024 The Resilient Thread Let me start with this reminder – you are stronger and more resilient than you know. Even though the world feels a little out of control right now, I am here to tell you that whatever happens next, we can and will get through it. … Read more

Gardening to Save Your Life
January 18, 2026
New Moon Greetings – January 18th, 2026 Gardening Can Save Your Life I am not being hyperbolic – gardening can indeed save your life in a myriad of ways. You may be thinking that I’m writing about having fresh organic healthy food. And I will get to that in a …Read More »
Embracing Darkness at Winter Solstice
December 19, 2025
New Moon Greetings, December 19, 2025 The focus of Winter Solstice (happening Sunday) is usually on light returning; however it is possible to simultaneously celebrate the light and embrace the darkness. This seems especially applicable today as the new moon is a time of darkness. Also, because I’ve written a …Read More »
Stillness in the Midst of Chaos
November 20, 2025
New Moon Greetings – November 20, 2025 Connecting with stillness in the midst of chaos and challenges might feel counterintuitive, but could be the healthiest choice. It can renew us so that we have the fortitude to carry on. Imagine yourself as a buoy on a lake. You may be …Read More »
Honoring Jane Goodall
October 21, 2025
New Moon Greetings – October 21, 2025 Like many people, I was deeply saddened to hear that Jane Goodall had died earlier this month. She has been such a light in the world and we need all the illumination we can get right now. Following her death, a lot of …Read More »
Letting Go
September 21, 2025
New Moon & Almost Equinox Greetings – September 21, 2025 Letting go is one of the dominant energies of autumn. And as we approach the autumn equinox (tomorrow) we can mindfully engage with the energy of releasing. Simply paying attention to the letting go happening in our gardens and the …Read More »

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