This winter month in the countryside, my garden seems to be very happy and beautiful in various green shades. I like to look at those green tree tops from the veranda while having my morning coffee. The feeling is quite difficult to describe, I could feel as if nature is embracing the whole surrounding with special vibes. And there is a faint sound like a symphony of tiny frequencies dancing together into small threads of silent high frequencies spreading in the air.
View from my veranda; very green and noisy because of birds.
(Those three mahogany trees will become handy in five years’ time, in case we need some cash)
(The amazing pomelo tree is almost five meters tall.)
Whenever I could hear this special sound, I would have to switch off my favourite programs. This frequency sound is very soothing and healing at the same time. I have begun to understand the saying that “everything vibrates“. It has taken me some time to observe and find out that I have not been imagining things by myself. The ‘earth is living and alive’ has hit me as being eternal truth. Mother Earth is sacred and too mysterious for people to try to get in touched with.
(The tiny breadfruit sapling has grown quite big. Perhaps next year we’ll have some fruits.)
Looking at all the trees which have grown over a few years, I am very grateful to Mother Nature who has been looking after them for me. We often say that ‘we let out trees to be watered and cared for by the angels’ whenever we have no time to water or look after the young plants. Now I think there’s some truth in this saying. I often shouted out loud into the sky asking the angels to look after my small saplings and tiny plants during the severe dry season. Surprisingly, so many trees did survive the drought and most trees, except banana trees, also survived three weeks’ flood. That really started my little ceremony to pay respect to the land spirits and water guardians at the beginning of the year.
(Lychee tree)
(Marian Plum)
(Jackfruit tree)
We did mange to replace all the dead banana trees last year; these banana trees are getting bigger and starting to produce bananas. Next year we would probably have thicker clusters of green leaves to provide more shade during the day. The other saplings are growing nicely too such as breadfruit trees, lychees, bilimbi trees. These trees would assist us in our self-sufficiency way of life and in difficult times.
More bananas and papayas; thousand thanks to Mother Earth!
Many of the trees could be used for medicinal purposes in the future. I would have to learn how to make some herbal oil and paste one day. So, Nature with all her wonderful creation of tree and plants could sustain healthy, happy and sustainable way of life. This lifestyle of going back to nature with respect and harmony has made my life much simpler and more down to earth. Nowadays, I do not crave for concert halls, theaters or favourite operas; I just watch the green nature and sunsets, listening to those noisy birds, looking at the orchids and flowers in my garden. I just hope I won’t turn into a caveman one day! Although a cave would come in handy in case there’s a world war. Anyone knows how to build a strong solid cave?! I might have to dig a cave in the future!
The old Bilimbi or cucumber tree with lots of sour fruits which could be used instead of lemon in cooking.
The three young Bilimbi trees are doing quite well. We could sell these fruits in the markets.
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Flowers in my garden.
เราชอบนั่งดูต้นไม้ในสวนจากระเบียงบ้านในตอนเช้า ดื่มกาแฟไปนั่งมองยอดไม้สีเขียว และฟังเสียงนกร้องในสวน บางครั้งเราจะรู้สึกว่ามีพลังงานบางอย่าง คล้ายคลื่นเสียงสูงมาก ดังมาจากธรรมชาติ ราวกับว่าแรงสั่นสะเทือนในต้นไม้และพื้นดินแล่นออกมาในอากาศ คลื่นนี้มีพลังที่ดีมาก ทำให้เรารู้สึกสงบและมีสันติสุข เราไม่จำเป็นต้องไปฟังเพลงหรือดูหนังดูละครที่ไหนเลย เรานั่งดูต้นไม้และดอกไม้ในสวนเราเพลินตาเพลินใจมากกว่าหลายเท่า เราขอบคุณเจ้าที่และเทวดาทั้งหลายที่คอยช่วยดูแลต้นไม้ในสวนให้เรามาตลอด ทำให้เราสามารถพยายามใช้ชีวิตแบบเศรษฐกิจพอเพียงให้ได้ในระยะยาว และมีชีวิตที่เรียบง่ายกลมกลืนกับธรรมชาติตลอดไป
Wishing you peace, good health and prosperity.
Stay warm and cheerful.