"The Grow Life"
tomatoes & holy basil |
white horehound |
Enjoy viewing the official launch of the Rea Living It Up Alternatively urban garden series 2023 #1.
"Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it." Chinese proverb
"The Grow Life"
tomatoes & holy basil |
white horehound |
Enjoy viewing the official launch of the Rea Living It Up Alternatively urban garden series 2023 #1.
"Talking to plants is one way of talking directly to Spirit"
Persimmon Tree |
Communicating with nature is beneficial for living in regards to our mental and physical health. When you are connected with nature there is usually a sense of happy feelings and positive emotions, such as calmness, joy, focus, and creativity.
A perfect opportunity to connect with nature |
According to the article from Colorado State University by CSU MarComm Staff "The top 5 health benefits of interacting with nature" there are scientific evidence behind it, such as, the article from Science Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective and journal research from National Center for Biotechnology Information A Review of the Benefits of Nature Experiences: More Than Meets the Eye, showing that people who have nearby nature environment settings have been found to be overall healthier than other individuals.
Home in the wilderness |
Connecting with nature around a wood-burning fire pit |
Roasting marshmallows over a open fire pit |
Connecting with nature with utilizing your senses of taste and smell.
Embracing the nature environment with groups of people |
Mood (spirit) lifts up to happy and joy.
The next time when you take a walk outside, look closely around your surroundings, try to connect with nature (flower, a tree, bird, sky) and let the brain (mind) get in tune to what vibes (emotions) that may come upon you.
Evening blue sky |
Take a moment to check in with yourself on "How Am I Feeling Today?"
"Zingiber Officinale"
Ginger root (rhizome) |
Ginger is super beneficial to the human body. It's one of the most sought out spice in the world. The rhizome is either used as a spice in foods or as a healing aid in alternative medicine. There are many forms of ginger being utilized, such as, fresh, dried, crystalized, tablets, capsules, liquid extracts, and essential oil.
Grown outdoors 7-14-21 |
Ginger is the member of the Zingiberaceae family. It's relatives are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. The leafy plant can grow up to three feet tall and produces clusters of greenish purple flowers.
Grown Indoors 6-17-21 |
How to grow ginger outdoors in your garden raised bed?
Eggs. Eggs. Eggs. |
Egg Facts
The basic guide provided above will help you not be overwhelmed or confused in picking up a carton of eggs.
dried Tulsi Holy Basil |
fresh Tulsi Holy Basil (the gift that keeps on giving) |
Ashwagandha root powder |
organic Matcha tea ceremonial grade (highest quality) |
Don't be still. Be active. |
Arrived July 30, 2015 Bangkok, Thailand on Emirates Airlines |
Arrived July 30, 2015 12:00 a.m. Bangkok International Airport, Thailand |
Arriving off the escalators at Bangkok International Airport, Thailand July 30, 2015 |
Mom and I at one of the most popular Markets in Bangkok Jatujak Market August 1, 2015 |
The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand August 1, 2015 |
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At the Grand Palace complex one of the statues and buildings in Bangkok, Thailand August 1, 2015 |
Niagara Falls (United States border side)first arrival August 25, 2012 in the evening 8:36 pm Eastern |
friend Vanessa taking a rest stop moment to enjoy Phoenix nature scenery Our last day in Arizona driving back to Phoenix airport from Flagstaff April 24, 2013 9:23 a.m. PST |
I just had to get in between these two tall cactus plants Our last day in Arizona driving back to Phoenix airport from Flagstaff April 24, 2013 9:24 a.m. PST |
Street name ceremony in memory of Bishop Clarence V. Keaton, Jr. June 20, 2011 12:46 p.m. Eastern time |
Driving pass Saint Joseph Plantation on a bus tour provided by "Plantation Adventure" One of the last Creole farmhouse July 28, 2018 1:11 p.m. Central time |
A Slave bed inside a slave cabin on the Whitney Plantation July 28, 2018 2:59 p.m. Central time Louisiana |
R.I.P. John Robert Lewis Laid to rest today, July 30, 2020 Thank you for your dedication and leadership in the Civil Rights Movement |
Healthy Lunch in backyard |
PEACE, EQUALITY, SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITIES, JUSTICE, HEALING, POSITIVE VIBES, UPLIFT ONE ANOTHER, BLACK LIVES MATTER, AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER |
The flowers are blooming and the breeze is blowing |