Few things are more satisfying than doing a bit of weeding. Why? Because it achieves on all the important levels. So it...
- Makes you slow down
- Compels you to take notice
- Returns a sense of achievement
Really? Just try it. Of course, it's more satisfying if you've got good alluvial soil and the weeds are all annuals. So much easier to pull. But even if your soil is clay and it's full of couch grass, it's still worth the effort. Will just take longer. And who else is going to do it?
So take a couple of hours out. Pack a snack and flask for a half time break. Put the radio on low volume. Get comfortable. Slowly and carefully work away. You'll be surprised what progress you make and how restful the work is. And to quote from the original 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' by Robert M Pirsig...
We want to make good time, but for us now this is measured with the emphasis on 'good' rather than on 'time'...
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