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The Art of Gardening: Life Lessons

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Gardening is often associated with tranquility and mindfulness, yet it can be even more powerful than we think. It's a tool that can even help those who have lost their sense of purpose rediscover themselves and glimpse new paths. That's why we often see many retired people practicing gardening. But why? Gardening represents a long-term commitment, which can even be longer than adopting a pet, as plants can have a much longer life expectancy than animals. It means providing basic and essential nutrients to a plant so it can flourish as it should. Similarly, taking care that it has the right amount of light and shade for its perfect development. Regular pruning to give the plant the shape we imagine it can achieve. Each plant has a very distinct care. Some require daily watering, while others die if watered more than once a month. Some require sun all day, while others can get burned from too much light and heat. The level of acidity in the soil can affect the plant's growth...

The Art of Letting Go: How Watercolors Taught Me to Love Imperfection

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Living in a world striving for perfection tends to add tons of pressure on people. This used to be part of our job and school, but nowadays it has become part of everything we do, our personal life, our hobbies, job, school, etc. And looking for perfection in everything we do has taken us away from the true meaning of life, which is enjoying the moment, enjoying failure, and even embracing it as the basis for improvement. So, while looking for perfection as the final goal, we need to remember that sometimes the path is greener and more beautiful than the mountain itself, and we need to remember to enjoy the journey and the scenery. While I have drawn all my life, I have always struggled to draw something from my mind, so I started looking for ways to improve my creativity, and with this, I started testing different drawing and painting techniques. I went from wood colors to markers, fine liners, pencils, acrylics, and watercolors. When I reached this painting technique, I realized that...