Why try to explain miracles to your kids when you can just have them plant a garden.
This quote is a poetic way of saying that experiencing something firsthand can be more powerful and meaningful than merely hearing about it. It uses the metaphor of a garden to illustrate the concept of miracles. In this context, miracles are not necessarily supernatural events but rather the awe-inspiring phenomena that occur in everyday life, like a seed sprouting into a plant.
When you tell yoru kids about miracles, they may find it hard to understand or believe because it’s an abstract concept. But if they plant a garden, they can witness thes ‘miracles’ themselves – from planting seeds to watering them and finally seeing them grow into beautiful plants. This process can instill in them an gratitude for nature’s wonders and teach them about patience, nurturing, and the cycle of life.
In today’s fast-paced world where technology frequently enough takes precedence over nature, this idea is particularly relevant. Rather of relying solely on digital devices for entertainment or education, parents coudl encourage their children to engage with the natural world around them more frequently enough.Planting a garden could be one such activity that not only brings kids closer to nature but also teaches valuable lessons about growth and transformation.
In terms of personal development too, this quote holds important value. Often times we seek knowledge from books or othre external sources while neglecting our own experiences as valid learning tools. Just as children learn from planting gardens instead of hearing about miracles; adults too can learn more by doing things themselves rather than just reading or hearing about them.
As a notable example: rather of reading books on entrepreneurship one could learn more by starting their own small business; rather than studying theories on conflict resolution one might gain deeper insights by mediating real-life disputes etc.
Hence “planting your own garden” becomes synonymous with experiential learning – gaining wisdom through direct experience which tends to leave lasting impressions compared to theoretical knowledge alone.
