My Gratitude Garden

8/24/11 at 10:45 am | 18 Comments

BLOG by Louise L. Hay

Because I’ve been on the road so much, my friend—feng shui expert Terah Kathryn Collins has been spending time at my home—house-sitting and taking care of my garden. She’s neat and tidy and this makes her an ideal person to stay there.

Before I left, Terah said she’d like to do some things with my garden and had a couple of ideas. And I said, “Anything! Anything you want to do is fine.” I trust Terah and I know that she is a person who creates beauty.

I told her about my challenges: If I buy a plant for this garden, I only buy one. You can get a little six-pack of plants, but I buy only one. I plant it and then wait until the next morning to see if it’s alive. I have all of these animals that eat. I don’t want them to eat six, but they can eat one! If they don’t eat it or aren’t interested in it, then I know I can bring more plants in.

Life loves me! Terah was at my house for two weeks and she has transformed my garden. It is so gorgeous! When I saw it, I just wanted to cry because it was the garden I had wanted since I first moved here. But I didn’t know how to do it. I’m not a garden designer. That is not my talent. I’d love to be, but I’m not.

My new garden is just exquisite. I love you, Terah.

Let’s affirm: I am deeply grateful for everything that has been given to me.

FILED UNDER: LOUISE HAY, TERAH KATHRYN COLLINS, HOUSE-SITTING, GARDENING, PLANTING, FENG SHUI

Comments (18)

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August 24, 2011
2:06 pm

wow thats amazing congratulations louise!! i would like to meet you one day you have done to much for me please come to mexico! with love ani
– lesly anahi
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August 24, 2011
2:51 pm

that is so beautiful, you finding happiness in the little things. i'm trying to do that too, it's not easy but when i manage to be grateful for the little things in my day i can see some good in the big picture too. thank you Louise. i love you. efrat
– efrat
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August 24, 2011
4:34 pm

Thank you for sharing your garden story. You are blessed and look fabulous!! Looking forward to meeting you again in Tampa. Doreen Marchetti, Heal Your Life Teacher and Life Coach
– Doreen
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August 24, 2011
4:57 pm

Oh, Louise, you must take pictures and share it with us, too! I love feng shui 'and' I love gardens. I know it is everything you wanted. You just had to wait for the right person. Bless you and your garden, oh, and Terah, of course.
– Judi
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August 24, 2011
5:30 pm

Oh...Louise...what a wonderful friend to have...lucky you! How about posting some pics of your new garden for us to enjoy? Love and light... :>)
– MaryEllen
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August 24, 2011
8:56 pm

Dear Louise, I am so excited for you and your new garden. I love the idea of a "gratitude garden" and hope to incorporate that into mine. You are so fortunate to have such a wonderful and true friend. xoxo
– catherine
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August 25, 2011
12:48 am

yes, plants have a divine presence...i love 'em too....talkin with them and caring plants....also sharin thots wit 'em is awesome experience..congrats u ve got beautiful garden......<3
– niva
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August 25, 2011
9:17 am

I love gardening too. To me a perfect garden would have a space that drew the butterflies, one for the birds, one area for herbs and a constant change of color....full of action. I'm grateful for the garden I have now too!
– Penny
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August 26, 2011
8:22 am

louie i love uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.............................................................your the angle.
– pasumarthy
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August 26, 2011
8:22 am

luv u louie.
– catie
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August 26, 2011
7:54 pm

louie heal your life is with me..it is very helpful to me
– catie
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August 28, 2011
6:46 am

Like the flowers in a garden, even love gives a divine fragrance which will attract goodness in life.
– karin
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August 28, 2011
11:29 am

Hey, Louise!You changed my life!Now I am capable to enjoy every little thing every single day.You helped me to realize that life is a gift.I am so grateful to have you in my life!You are my angel.I hope that God would give me that chance just to hug you once sometime.Thank you from the bottom of my heart!I love you my gorgeous!Cheers form Bulgaria!
– Tania
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August 28, 2011
5:33 pm

Hi Louise, thanks for coming to Australia. I was brave enough to teach 100 fifteen year old girls about affirmations last week at a health day because you are so inspiring. I would like your advice on introducing a program to more High Schools
– sam
15.

August 31, 2011
5:11 am

Hi Louise, I am not able to forgive my husband and his ex- girlfriend who had a sexual relationship with him. I came to know about this and now i am totally disturbed which ruins our family life.What shall I do?How can i forget and forgive them ?Please help me.
– Nysa
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September 1, 2011
2:59 pm

Years ago I studied Terah Collins after a divorce at age 40. focusing on love and romance, fame, prosperity and family. It worked magic in my live. I love her simple way of making this concept easy to understand to apply to our lives in the American culture. She is lovely....just like you.
– Lisa F
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September 3, 2011
9:14 pm

louie now i am so happy after reading your life in your hands.louie will you send mails personally
– catie
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September 24, 2012
3:14 pm

Dear Louise, you are an amazing teacher, a master gardener, a talented artist and a great guy. Why do not you and a beautiful garden designer? I am sure that you wear it somewhere inside, deep in self. thank you
– olga