This is a traditional sing-along American folk song, called “The Garden Song,” made popular by Peter, Paul and Mary and other classic fok singers from the 70’s.
It’s a terrific upkeep earbug tune to keep you positive and moving along.
Step by step, we go slow in recovery,
one thing at a time, then rest, and wait…
Then, one more positive motion, rest, wait…
It’s a garden, taking the time to take the time to prepare a sound growing environment, making it sustainable, tending it and keeping watch over it one little moment at a time.
And, not letting anyone trample on it.
This is music therapy, and something you can take into your own hands at home, work, family and recreation.
I encourage you to make a playlist on phone or computer — a go-to.
Remember Youtube is still free, and can be made into playlists.
It’s panting seeds, firstly and most importantly and sometimes the hardest part when we are struggling and everything is a mess.
Plant a little seed of something useful to your recovery, whether it be mental health, sobriety or the double whammy, both at the same time.
A LIttle later I’ll post the story behind “Dandelions Bloom At Midnight,” and there is a sstory.
Grow your own story to tell tht will inspire others to get out of bed, take a u-turn from something destructive, wait, rest, be open and willing to learn something better.
Take care,
Heidi
Recovery Lifestyle Magazine 