Nourish and Blossom

Your Self-Nurturing Practice

BY KELLEY GRIMES, MSW

What image comes to mind when you read the word blossom? Do you see a lush garden with thriving plants and flowers blooming? Do you visualize an image of a flower unfurling its petals expressing its unique beauty and creativity in the world?

I love the concept of blossoming and the metaphor of gardening to explore the process of cultivating a self-nurturing practice. Choosing to nourish and blossom a practice feels especially important in these times of change and uncertainty.

Recently I planted sunflower, echinacea and wildflower seeds in my garden. Whenever I plant seeds, I get so excited about the possibilities that exist within each seed.