It is one thing, to admire pretty flower beds, or generally a well maintained garden. Being on the same level with creepy, crawling creatures in the dirt is quite another. And for the longest time, that was a very loud and clear “no thank you!” for me. Even with a good long shower afterwards, it still felt as if one or more of these bugs would be crawling on me….do I have to say it? Eww!!
However, I have been working on my attitude towards gardening. I don’t think I will ever love it, but I do appreciate the feeling of satisfaction, when the flower beds are weed-free, or, when I finished cutting the grass. With regard to the creepy creatures: I am well aware, that I am invading their habitat, and I’m going to have to make peace with that, if I want to continue helping my mom. Do I still feel them crawling all over me? Oh, absolutely! To overcome this feeling of disgust will be a marathon, rather than a sprint I guess. But I am working on a peaceful coexistence. 🐛🙃🐌
Trivialities & Intricacies 