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Interesting on the mowing the grass. Yesterday, DS said, 'Dad I finally get why you like working in the yard.' This after he had helped me by pulling a few weeds. He said that it allows one to focus on something simple and take one's mind off the stresses of life. Turns out my DS is becoming wise. From the time I started cutting grass at about age 8 I have always enjoyed it for many reasons. Certainly, DS is correct that removing one's mind from the stress of life is one aspect but there are many others. Small things well done, tending plants, working in the dirt with one's hands, being outside, physical labour when one's primary occupation doesn't involve same, making something look appealing, etc. Finding satisfaction in small things is part of mindfulness and practicing thankfulness and gratitude. I don't look forward to the day when I can't mow the lawn, appreciate the smell of cut grass or stretch out in the sun on the turf. Soon enough I'll be under it! (Or in my case, just spread around as fertilizer).
I'm not crazy about yard work (at all), but I don't mind cutting the grass. One of the things I did when I retired was to get rid of my riding mower. Now I cut about an acre with a power push mower (no power assist), some of it hilly. Why? Well, I figured it was sort of a 'forced' exercise. Sometimes I regret the decision, but usually not. I just listen to a podcast w/ear protection on top and enjoy the day (somewhat).