Benefits of Growing Plants & Personal Growth / 栽种植物对个人成长的好处

Yesterday I shared that planting is not only environmentally friendly, but also able to cultivate feelings, gain many inspirations for life and help individuals grow spiritually. This time I would like to share some of the benefits of gardening and some homegrown plants.

昨天我分享栽种植物不单是环保也能够陶冶心情，获得很多对生命和人生的启示，有助于个人在心灵和精神上的成长。这一次想分享一下栽种植物的多个好处和一些自家种植。

1. Awaken of gratitude and persistence of life in nature
I am not a fan of gardening but I have tried to plant so many plants. It can be said that there are more failures than successes. But from the process of growing plants, I learned what life is all about, and I also understand the relationship between cultivation and harvesting. It's not without effort, NO FREE lunch. Planting allows me to appreciate the gratitude and persistence from my heart, because withered sad, hoping growing each day, feeling joy during harvesting, rewards, sense of accomplishment.

If you do not water, the pot will fade and wither.
If you are not loved, what do you want people to become?
Please pay full attention to people and things in life on daily basis.
Thanks for the insignificant air, nutrients and energy that keep us alive.

1. 栽种 - 唤醒我对生命和大自然感恩和坚持的心
我不是园艺的爱好者，我尝试过种太多植物，可以说失败多于成功，但是我从栽种植物的过程之中，学习什么是生命的成长，也体会到耕耘与收获的关系，东西并不是不费功夫就得到，天下没白费的午餐。栽种让我领会到感恩和坚持的心，因为枯萎了伤心，成长中每日期盼，收成时感到喜悦、回报、成就感。

如果没有浇水，盆栽就会褪色枯萎。
如果没有被爱，你想人会变成怎么样呢？
对于拥有生命的人和物，请每天持续地付出你的关怀。
感谢让我们活着的微不足道的空气、养分和能量。

2. Helping establish a positive lifestyle rule
Farmers are cultivating on a daily basis and the rules of life are very natural; however, urban people have a colorful lifestyle. Nowadays people cannot be separated from smartphone, media entertainment, movies, surfing Internet, etc., all kinds of bad nightlife habits. Often lack of sleep, symptoms of diseases increase . We have forgotten to follow the physiological clock to rest.

In fact, planting some potted plants will not completely change the way of life, but when you take responsibility for watering plants every day, you will gradually develop the habit of brushing your teeth and washing your face. When you are watering, you may want to relax and observe the growth and changes of plants. Even a leisurely moment can effectively clear our minds. When you enjoy the interest of planting its bring meaningful to life. Looking forward each comfort morning, your life will become more regular and positive.

2. 栽种 - 帮助建立正面的生活规律
农民每天都耕种，生活规律很自然；然而城市人却多姿多彩的生活。通常生活离不开电话、电视、电影、上网等，种种夜生活坏习惯。经常睡眠不足，脸上总是长满有豆豆和黑眼圈，都忘记了要依照生理时钟去作息。

其实种些小盆栽不会完全改变生活习惯，不过当每天负起浇水的责任，慢慢就会把浇水的小事项养成如同起身刷牙洗面的习惯。在浇水的时候不妨放松心情观察一下植物的成长和变化，即使是一刹那的悠闲，亦能有效地让我们的头脑清醒一下。当你享受种植带给你的欢乐时，这个兴趣就能每天带来一点生活意义。为自己的早上寻找绿油油的舒适时间，你的生活亦会变得更有规律和正面。

3. Creating an endless sense of success and core values
There are many different ways of planting, regardless of whether they are underground, flower pots, or Hydroponics. Plants can take months, years, or longer to grow. If you spend a few drops of water each day for irrigation, you can earn a sense of success, confidence, and happiness. I still remember that when I'm young, I planted mung beans and I could harvest it in 3 to 4 days. I was so excited because it was the first achievement in gardening life. If you want to produce results or achieve & harvest, you must establish long-term responsibilities and perseverance obligations. Planting plants can also help students learn the economic benefits. Life is also very similar. What are your goals for your life? What kind of work do you choose for yourself now? What kind of future will you get?

3. 栽种 - 创造源源不绝的成功感与价值观
种植盆栽有很多不同的方式，不论是种地下、花盆、水种植都有收成。植物的成长需要数月、数年、或更久，只要每天花几滴水去灌溉，就可以赚取到成功感、自信和快乐。我还记得小时候种绿豆，3~4天就能收割炒一小盘自己享用，心情是兴奋无比，因为是第一次的成就。想要开花结果或取得收成，就要建立肩负长远的责任和持之以恒地义务价值观。俗语说「种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆」，种植物也可以帮助学习经济效益。人生亦是十分相似，你为自己的人生定什么目标，你现在为自己选择做一份怎样的工作，你就会得到怎样的未来！

4. Improving parent-child relationships & bonding
Planting can develop the concept of children’s learning responsibilities and obligations. It also helps parents learn the responsibilities and values of raising children. Children are the seeds you plant. They are expected to thrive. They need to learn a lot like the cultivation of plants. They need to understand the characteristics of the plants, the proper amount of fertilization, and the proper environment. In addition, taking care of plants can also allow children to experience the role of parents: how careful and love they give, it must not neglected or isolated. Planting itself is a kind of interest that suits all ages, and it is cheap, so it is a good parent-child activity.

4. 栽种 - 拉近感情和改善亲子关系
种植可以养成儿童学习责任和义务的观念，同样有助家长学习养育子女的责任和价值观。子女是你埋下的一粒种子，当然期望他们茁壮成长，就像培养植物一样需要很多学问，要了解植物的特性、适量的施肥、适当的环境。另外，照顾植物也可以让孩子体验到父母的角色：多么细心照顾和爱护，一定不让它可怜地枯死。栽种植物本身就是一种适合多层年龄的兴趣，且价廉物美，所以是很好的亲子活动。