Yoga With Kelly

Lately I've been struggling with my disdain for most people. It bothers me that I am having such a hard time liking other people in society; outside of my friends, family, and coworkers and that is already a small group. There has to be a reason I am feeling this way, right?! So I took some time to think about why I am feeling this way... I pondered on some questions... Why am I finding it so hard to like the rest of society? I am a  genuinely nice person. I lend a helping hand when I can. I work hard. For the most part I follow the rules. But I will admit I bend them every now and then... So  let me elaborate. The other day I was walking along the street after just getting my coffee and breakfast. I passed a gentleman walking in the opposite direction, I gave him a smile (as I do to every person I pass). He simply just kept on walking with a smug face. Wow, kind of soul crushing. Is this how we want to treat other people who are being kind to us? No wonde...

I have always enjoyed gardens and nature. They bring life and beauty to this world. I enjoy having plants in my home for these reasons. Also because they bring purpose. It takes a lot to tend a garden. Plants are alive and it takes attention to detail to care for them. They need water and sunlight and overall care. But I don't have to tell you that.... I have never lived in a place, outside of my parents house, that has allowed me to have an outdoor garden. But I have always wanted a garden. I have had indoor plants at the various places I lived but they for one reason or another never survived for very long. It could have been due to a lack of many things. This year, however, I live in a beautiful apartment on the top floor with wonderful big windows that provide plenty of sunshine and lots of air flow. I decided that this year I am going to have an indoor garden. I have a perfect place for it and it brings me joy to take care of plants. Mother's Day weekend my mom and I w...