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***cmc*** · 03-28-2006, 09:45 AM

[QUOTE=toad]“Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength.”
ERIC HOFFER

I love the smell of the newly exposed earth when it has been freshly plowed. It has a natural odor that is not offensive. I enjoy looking at the rocks that get turned up as the soil is exposed. I also like the feel of the loose soil sifting through my fingers as I prepare it for use. It’s all fresh and new, and so is my life today. I keep plowing daily and keep my eyes looking ahead. That old weed infested, damp and soured rocky soil of my past was never right for spiritual growth anyway. Today God is helping me plow areas of my life that I could never plow myself……………JRE

I am late to respond to this, but had to say that I laughed when I read the title. I had just come inside from digging around in the dirt in my backyard. I had to use my hands-with gloves on- to do the work so I wouldn't damage cables and/or roots of other plantings. Pulling weeds, pruning and planting for over three hours made me feel rejuvenated. I thought of something I read in The Maker's Diet by Jordan S. Rubin. He talked about how beneficial the microbes in the soil are to our health. Yes.... making mudpies as a kid was actually good for you!!! God is amazing and we actually do benefit from getting all dirty! He cleans us up very nicely too. Maybe the good smell of the soil is there to attract us to it. I love to garden- was raised around farms and always enjoy the work. God is good.... all the time.

god bless...
cmc

ps
JRE: thanks again... but who is Finis?

03-28-2006, 09:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
*cmc* Community Greeter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 13,701	[QUOTE=toad]“Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength.” ERIC HOFFER I love the smell of the newly exposed earth when it has been freshly plowed. It has a natural odor that is not offensive. I enjoy looking at the rocks that get turned up as the soil is exposed. I also like the feel of the loose soil sifting through my fingers as I prepare it for use. It’s all fresh and new, and so is my life today. I keep plowing daily and keep my eyes looking ahead. That old weed infested, damp and soured rocky soil of my past was never right for spiritual growth anyway. Today God is helping me plow areas of my life that I could never plow myself……………JRE I am late to respond to this, but had to say that I laughed when I read the title. I had just come inside from digging around in the dirt in my backyard. I had to use my hands-with gloves on- to do the work so I wouldn't damage cables and/or roots of other plantings. Pulling weeds, pruning and planting for over three hours made me feel rejuvenated. I thought of something I read in The Maker's Diet by Jordan S. Rubin. He talked about how beneficial the microbes in the soil are to our health. Yes.... making mudpies as a kid was actually good for you!!! God is amazing and we actually do benefit from getting all dirty! He cleans us up very nicely too. Maybe the good smell of the soil is there to attract us to it. I love to garden- was raised around farms and always enjoy the work. God is good.... all the time. god bless... cmc ps JRE: thanks again... but who is Finis?