I’m back in the blackberry patch for my annual woodsy opportunity to pick and fill my freezer for the year with lucious blackberries. Real antioxidant-rich succulent berries found in nature — not the techno gadget you hold in your hand. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20040617/antioxidants-found-unexpected-foods And late summer is the best time to harvest this organic delight found in the woods. It is my ZEN thing to do in the summer as it takes me away from the usual city stuff and allows me to become re-connected to whom I am. And since I am also a Life/Wellness Coach I see the application of my experience to those of you who might like to do some soul searching as well.
Here are my thoughts on the experience of picking in the patch and you can decide how they apply to your life.
B – Be prepared before you enter the patch.
Shorts and tank tops are not picking attire. Blackberries grow on long prickly vines that not only scratch you easily, but can wrap around your ankles and trip you if you start moving too fast. Prepare and protect yourself with long sleeve shirts and pants, preferably denim, socks and shoes, no sandals, and a hat. Sometimes those … → Read More: 10 Life Lessons from the Blackberry Patch
