Gardening quote by May Sarton

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Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a he
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"Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace"

- May Sarton

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This quote by May Sarton talks to the power of nature and how it can bring us peace and grace. She recommends that the things that slow us down and require us to be patient, such as gardening, can be an assistance. Gardening is a way to get in touch with nature and to be mindful of today moment. It can be a way to discover peace and to value the beauty of the natural world. Gardening can also be a method to practice perseverance and to learn to accept the slow circles of nature. By taking the time to garden, we can learn to appreciate the small minutes and to discover grace in the easy things. Gardening can be a method to discover pleasure and to connect with the beauty of the natural world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by May Sarton between May 3, 1912 and 1995. He/she was a famous Poet from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Gardening. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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