LESSONS FROM THE VEGETABLE PATCH
by Jenny Grainger
Yesterday I found myself enjoying the late Autumn sunshine as I joined Eoin to do some work in the large vegetable garden which we have here at Chantry Hill. We have never grown our own vegetables before but the idea of doing so is one of the things which really attracted us to this house and we have great plans for all the lovely, nutritious things we are going to harvest next year.
But, before the winter sets in, our 'how to' book tells us that we must prepare the soil by digging it over and nourishing it then cover it over the winter. So Eoin has been getting a great physical workout with all this preparation over recent days and yesterday I joined him to plant a few rows of garlic, shallots and onions which can go in now.
As I was planting I became aware that this process is very similar to the one which I take clients through with Life Coaching and with all the Law of Attraction coaching I do....
As I looked at the vegetable beds yesterday they were empty but the soil was showing the results of all the digging and preparation which Eoin has been doing. It looks fertile and open - a little like your mind needs to be if you want to work with the Law of Attraction. There isn't really anything interesting or exciting to look at in the veg beds at the moment but we have a vision for what we would like it to look like next summer and we are excited and enthused by the idea of picking our own produce and cooking with it for all the people who come to Chantry Hill for workshops. We know that this will enhance our wellbeing and make us feel great. So, even though we can't actually see the physical manifestation of our dream, we can still hold the vision and connect with the feeling of it right now. That is step 1 of the Law of Attraction.....ASK (and in order to ask you must have a fertile imagination and a vision for what you want).
Next, we take any action which we are capable of right NOW which will support our vision and we plant the seeds (or bulbs in this case!). This is like planting the thoughts and feelings which will support you in believing in your dream. We are also talking about it, planning for it and believing it will happen which is the same as aligning your thoughts, words, actions and beliefs with your vision. This is step 2.....ALIGN.
Step 3 of working with the Law of Attraction is ALLOW. For most people this is the most challenging one because it involves dropping your ego, having patience and trusting in a power much greater than your own. Will we be going out to the vegetable patch each day over the winter and getting impatient because nothing is growing yet? Will we rant and rave at the Universe that we have done all this work and we want our onions right now? Will we go and dig up the bulbs and then replant them just to make sure we did it right the first time or in case Mother Nature didn't realise we had actually planted them in the first place? No, No, and No! Do I need to understand the biology of the garlic plant and how it interacts with the soil during its growth process? No! All we need to do now is sit back and relax over the winter months safe in the knowledge that the Universe has got it under control. The infinite organising intelligence which makes the sun rise in the morning, babies form in the womb and the cherry blossoms appear on the branches in spring is more than capable of manifesting my vision for my future (or something much better) if I ASK, ALIGN and then sit back and ALLOW or trust that it is all on its way.
"It is your job to ask, to believe your are receiving, and feel happy now. Leave the details to the Universe on how it will bring it about."
The Secret byRhonda Byrne
Of course, if it was that easy, you would be living the life of your dreams right now. Working with the Law of Attraction is simple but it is not easy for most people because we are complicated creatures and our busy minds get in the way and sabotage us. So what can you do to make it easier for yourself to create the life you dream of? Well, in much the same way as I bought a good book which told me the basics which we needed to get us started and we have the support of a few friends who are experienced veg growers, what you can do now is to study the Law of Attraction and how it works and get the support of those who have experience of it!
I am delighted to announce the launch of my next 12 month LAW OF ATTRACTION SUCCESS GROUPS at Chantry Hill (Co Down) and in Dublin in January. For full information click on the venue which suits you.
I am also running two CREATE YOUR IDEAL YEAR IN 2012 full day workshops - Dublin on Friday 30 December and Chantry Hill on Monday 2 January. These days are designed to support you in creating your vision for 2012 (and beyond) and giving you the tools and understanding to allow that vision to unfold.
Gift Vouchers are available for both of these (as well as 1-1 Life Coaching Sessions) so, if you have started your Christmas shopping and are looking for unique gifts that last a lifetime, email jenny@irishschooloflife.com for more info.
Finally, I am always available for 1-1 Coaching Sessions and offer a FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSION for clients who can come to Chantry Hill. Simply click here to see my availability and to book your preferred session time. If you would prefer to see me in Dublin then I have some limited availability between now and Christmas so email jenny@irishschooloflife.com.
In closing, it is worth mentioning that, as I was out in the sunshine, planting the bulbs with Eoin working away and our 2 hens clucking around the veg patch with us, I was deeply, deeply happy, peaceful and grateful for it all. Which, of course, is all you really need to do....
GET HAPPY NOW!
