Alicia Cooley: The Reclaiming Garden

02- Planting Seeds in Uncomfortable Stages

Some of the most important seeds we plant, we plant in the dark. In this episode, I'm sitting with something that has been on my heart — what it actually means to grow through the stages of life that feel the most uncertain. Not the stages where everything is clear and the path is lit. The ones where you can't see what's ahead but something in you knows it's time to move anyway. We talk about the garden as more than a metaphor. About seeds planted years ago that are only now beginning to show themselves. About what it means to water something you can't yet see the fruit of. This one is for the woman who is in an uncomfortable season right now and wondering if any of it is working. It is. Keep watering. In this episode: * Why the most significant growth happens in the stages that feel the most out of place * Reflecting on seeds planted years ago and what it looks like when they finally begin to bloom * What it means to tend your own garden no matter how small the beginning feels From this episode:"Growth happens in those uncomfortable stages of life. I don't really understand where it could go, but I know that I planted seeds years ago and I know that I've been watering them." If something in this conversation landed for you, share it with a woman in your life who needed to hear it. She'll know it's for her. The garden is always open. Connect with Alicia:www.card-co.com

The Seedling's Journey Poem

In this unique episode, I delve into the poetic journey of a seed, a perspective rarely explored. The Seedlings' Journey: An Ode Through the Seasons' encapsulates the essence of growth, resilience, and the beauty of nature's cycles. Join me as I embark on this botanical ode, offering profound lessons from nature. Highlighted are the following: * The inspiration behind the poem * A line-by-line reading and analysis * Reflections on the themes of growth, change, and nature's resilience * How the poem connects with our own personal growth journeys How you can connect with me: Substack: For more poetry, reflections, human design and metaphysical garden inspirations, follow me on The Belle Âme Garden Substack [https://thebelleamegarden.substack.com/]. Email List: By joining my email list, you'll gain access to exclusive content, receive regular updates, and be the first to know about new episodes and more at The Belle Âme Garden Email List [https://cardco.myflodesk.com/thebelleamegarden]. If you found this episode engaging, I invite you to leave a review and subscribe to the podcast. Your feedback is valuable and helps us create more poetic journeys and reflections that resonate with you. Share this episode with friends and family who appreciate poetry and nature. For questions, comments, or collaborations, feel free to reach out to me via hello@card-co.com Thank you for joining me on this poetic journey! Stay tuned for more captivating episodes that will continue to inspire and enlighten.