I once gave a lesson to a group of primary school students for a TV program.
I suggested that we create small gardens.
First, I asked the students to look for their favorite place in the school. Then I had each of them describe their experiences of nature in a small garden.
In a box of about one and a half by two feet, they were free to organize-soil, stones, leaves and grass. Even as an active garden designer, I was impressed with their imagination.
One child created "water" that flowed into a "lake"; another child put grass in a way to represent "wind"; and yet another child tried hard to create shade…. That was why they took great interest when they created their small gardens. They spent a wonderful time together with nature.
If you notice a stone lying on the ground, pick it up and hold it. When you see beautiful flowers by the side of the road, stop and enjoy the pleasant smell.
Then, inside your mind, create a small garden of your own.
| A. It will relax you. B. Flowers like these are all around you.C. The gardens were built many years ago. D. Try spending time with nature yourself. E. The gardens they made were really creative. F. Once there, I let them try hard to empty their minds. G. These children were often busy doing their schoolwork. |
