The Opportunity to Create
- Carl Feddema
- 33 minutes ago
- 1 min read
Why do I do what I do?
After all, its hard, physical work
Long days
Work in all kinds of weather conditions from the heat of summer to the cold and damp mornings of Spring and Fall
But there’s a rhythm to the day, to the week, to the project
A cadence, a tempo that feels congruent
Sometimes I feel absolutely exhausted and my body completely worn
But something keeps drawing me in
Something keeps calling me back
The opportunity to create
To create beauty and inspire transformation
To create a space for pollinators, birds, and humans to enjoy
To encourage sustainability through carbon drawdown
To work with heart and mind committed to detail and excellence
An expression of who I am
I love the feel of the saw in my hands as I cut through granite or concrete
The level as I set a grade
Absolute delight when planting a tree
Designing and planting a garden is a work of wonder and patience
How will this new found community of plants evolve
Who will drink deeply from this rich tapestry of soil, root, stem and flower
Satisfaction
Deep satisfaction
This is why I do what I do
Until next time
Thrive in harmony.
