Happy Father's Day Dad's

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there.

and . . .  Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's to be.

I Saw God

I saw God during an evening meditation on my pier on the lake.
It was brief and enlightening. He is with me at all times.

10 Benefits of Plants in Your Home

Plants bring natural beauty to our living spaces. By creating texture and balance, a room or patio can be transformed into an environment that both comforts and welcomes.

1. Plants have been proven to reduce stress so well that one glance at a plant lowers your heart rate.

2. Plants help clean the air we breathe by absorbing toxins and acting as little oxygen factories.

3. Plants simply make us feel better.

4. Plants ease mental fatigue

5. Plants improve air quality

6. Plants lower blood pressure and reduce muscle tension related to stress

7. Plants help us relax and focus, leading to increased productivity,creativity, idea generation, and problem solving capabilities.

8. Plants help patients suffering from medical issues, for example, plans help patients who are recovering from surgery and they also ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and cancer.

9. Plants have been shown to relieve the symptoms experienced by children with ADD. 

10. Plants enhance meditative practice

To summarize, plants manage to find themselves an indispensable part of your home life!