weeds

        Monsoon is the best time to lay a lawn or mend the old and ageing lawn. The grass feels fresh and energetic to grow, spread laterally, cover the gaps if any, turn fresh green and eventually soft in feel. The ready availability of the twin requirement of sunlight and adequate water make the lawn sing and attract the onlooker. Morning is the best time for it to absorb the sunlight and also for anyone who wants to get the feel of the morning dew beneath the naked feet. A bare foot walk on a beautifully laid garden is the most refreshing and energising experience one can get. A good lawn is an asset unmatched and the lawnmower would take pride in it and would take extra efforts to select the right quality of grass and then maintain it.
          The weather is also conducive for growth of weeds. The atmosphere is full of pollen and the stronger variety of weeds, following the law of the nature of survival of the fittest, would make its presence felt. The effect of the weeds would depend on numerous factors. It is akin to any infection we catch in our life.  At times we resort to home remedy or may be pop up a pill and back to work. If serious, then a doctor or a specialist comes into play, who would generally carry out a thorough investigation and recommend a course of treatment. Similarly for a few weeds, just uprooting them would solve the problem and for serious damage some more scientific options need to be exercised. But eventually the bottom line is to de weed. Its a laborious process and a shoddy work would leave some roots still in the lawn, which will soon force you out for de weeding. A stitch in time saves nine.
          Similarly our mind, the most fertile thing in this world gets infected by the weeds. At times at a manageable level and if unattended gets worse. These weeds take away the peace and makes it restless, resulting in loss of your charm. The way the weeds spoil the beauty of the lawn or a minor infection affects the health, similarly even a few weeds in the mind erodes your glow.
        Meditation and reading literature of wise are the ones which helped me to de weed my mind. It helped me for the peaceful sleep I enjoy today. It brought in a visible change. It cured my physical ailments. I thought I would share this. There are various other methods to de weed and its essential to pick up the right one. Lastly a beautiful lawn will always stand out from the unkempt one.