Engaging with nature provides lessons and healing for the mind and spirit. Matsumoto writes, “Communing with nature gives richness to our minds.” Tending a garden or simply spending time outdoors allows us to reconnect with the natural world, observe the interconnectedness of life, and find inner peace. He believes that “Your garden is a place where your body and soul can be in dialogue with your surroundings,” encouraging us to slow down and learn from the rhythms of nature. | Shoukei Matsumoto | A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind

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Nature as a Teacher and Healer

Engaging with nature provides lessons and healing for the mind and spirit. Matsumoto writes, “Communing with nature gives richness to our minds.” Tending a garden or simply spending time outdoors allows us to reconnect with the natural world, observe the interconnectedness of life, and find inner peace. He believes that “Your garden is a place where your body and soul can be in dialogue with your surroundings,” encouraging us to slow down and learn from the rhythms of nature.

-- Shoukei Matsumoto