BLG Environmental Services - August 2022

BLG Environmental Services - August 2022

AUGUST 2022

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HOW TO ENJOY A CUP OF TEA

REFLECTING ON OUR MOST ESSENTIAL RITUALS

Living in the present is one of the most valuable ways we can spend our time. For me, often all it takes is a cup of coffee to remind me to pause and enjoy the moment. But maybe you’re more of a tea person! You might even have a cup in your hand as you’re reading this newsletter. While coffee or tea may not be necessary for our physical survival, I

and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.”

Including meditations and Scripture, it really helps me “go back to the basics” and remember what’s most important to me. What “centers” someone is different for everybody. Even a sip of tea can be just as helpful as meditation. With that said, I wanted to end this newsletter with a vibrant quote about how to enjoy a cup of tea from Thich Nhat Hanh: “Suppose you are drinking a cup of tea. When you hold your cup, you may like to breathe it in, to bring your mind back to your body, and you become fully present. And when you are truly there, something else is also there — life, represented by the cup of tea. “In that moment, you are real, and the cup of tea is real. You are not lost in the past, in the future, in your projects, in your worries. You are free from all these afflictions. And in that state of being free, you enjoy your tea.

Everyone needs to be reminded of their happiness, and it can be challenging when your standard reminders of happiness aren’t there. In June, my family spent some time in Colorado, but I needed to fly back for a week for

truly believe that these little rituals are vital to our well-being. Focusing on the essentials in life is a topic I often talk about — heavily inspired by one of my favorite books, “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown. In the book, McKeown talks about a group of

work. My wife stayed with our kids in Colorado, hanging out by the numerous rivers near our cabin. A part of me was relieved to return. I’d missed going to church near my house, and, since I was on my own,

I suddenly had more time to spend with friends. But I quickly realized that my “rituals” weren’t just about me and my coffee. Spending time with my wife and kids had become part of my most relaxing rituals, too. It was almost uneasy to be at home alone! Although I felt eager to get down to work (and I became exceptionally productive that week), I was more than happy to fly back to be with my family.

Zen Buddhist monks who would sit together every morning and take a full hour to drink one cup of tea. It puts them in a relaxed and focused mindset. One of the monks, the late Thich Nhat Hanh, who was been called the “world’s calmest man,” explained why mindfulness helps achieve the Buddhist goal of attaining a curious, eager, and open “beginner’s mind.” “Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there

That is the moment of happiness and of peace.”

Robert Burns

No matter the interruptions in my life, though, I have a reading regime that always helps center me.

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And Now, You Can, Too! DISNEY WORLD USES SONANCE

At BLG Environmental, we often pride ourselves on doing every aspect of your landscaping project, from designing to planting. No matter how big your project may be, our team wants you to experience your perfect outdoor paradise every step of the way. So, when clients ask us to install outdoor speakers into their landscape, we’re more than happy to help! We’ve searched high and low for the best, most reliable products to suit your outdoor audio needs — and nobody beats Sonance’s outdoor speakers.

This month, we’re excited to introduce the Sonance Patio Series™, a new line of award-winning outdoor speakers that we’ll be offering for all of our clients who want complete control of their landscape’s audio experience. There are a few reasons why you should consider having expertly engineered speakers for your outdoor space. For one, outdoor speakers perform completely differently from indoor speakers. Audio is perceived through invisible frequencies in the air, so most indoor speakers are designed to allow sound waves to bounce off of nearby walls and toward you with perfect clarity. However, open air makes

Hiya, newsletter pals! It’s Gavin. Have you ever built your own dam? I have! In fact, if you ever need to build a dam, my guys and I can take care of you. I’ve even learned from the best dam engineers on the entire North American continent: Colorado beavers. HOW I BECAME A DAM ENGINEER GAVIN’S GUYS

structural integrity through the winter, and even provide food!

If I were a woodland creature, I’d check into a beaver lodge. It has room service — that’s basically a luxury hotel stay.

You might be wondering what my beaver obsession is all about. Recently, our family took a vacation to Colorado, and it was a TON of fun. We spent so much time by the water, and I got to see beavers doing what they do best! It might seem silly to try and copy a beaver, but I ask myself, why waste nature’s best engineering master class? I knew it was time to get to work myself!

Did you know that beaver dams are called “lodges”? There’s a good reason: Beaver dams are built like luxury resorts. If you’ve ever seen

“The Irishman,” they’re the Frank Sheeran of the animal kingdom — they paint houses and do their own carpentry! (I haven’t seen the movie myself, but I’ve heard that’s what he does in it.) Beavers weave wooden sticks and collect moss and mud to create multifunctional architecture. Their lodges divert water, house the beaver’s family, maintain warmth and

Luckily, our cabin was surrounded by rivers, and the mountains and forest gave me plenty of branches, sticks, moss, and mud to work with. For weeks, I worked hard every day to create my own dams. It was my hope that, one day, even a beaver would want to live in it! I spent so long choosing the tastiest looking sticks for any size beaver family, including small sticks for the baby beavers. We left Colorado at the end of June, but I left behind a village of dams for beavers to live in. Between you and me, the beavers could form their own state with the amount of housing I created for them. I still wonder if a beaver ever decided to inhabit one of my dams, but one thing is for sure … if you need a professional dam created with sticks, mud, and moss, I’m your guy!

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OUR CLIENTS SAY IT BEST! When we purchased our winter home in Orlando, we expected challenges in finding a residential landscape was to have extensive work done to our backyard, pool area, and around our custom bocce court. Of the three contractors interviewed, Robert Burns of BLG Environmental was the only one who took the time to truly understand our needs and provided some suggestions that further enhanced the concept we provided. The work was completed on time, within budget, and to our satisfaction. We would not hesitate to recommend BLG Environmental for any landscape requirements.” – Albert D. professional who we could develop a long-term relationship with like we had at home in Canada. Our objective

it more difficult to achieve equally clear sound. Using different materials and adding all-weather features simply isn’t enough to make an indoor speaker perform effectively while outside.

Sonance combats that problem with ease. Simply put, Sonance is one of the most prestigious speaker brands in the U.S. for their outdoor speaker design and performance. Considered by audio enthusiasts as “pioneers in landscape audio,” you’ll find Sonance technology is trusted and valued by thousands of companies, like luxury hotels, high fashion brands (such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci), and even Disney World. With our help, your outdoor speakers can be completely hidden, kept in the spotlight for its elegant design, or somewhere in between. Just give us a call to get started.

Robert Burns

HAVE YOU HEARD THE GOOD NEWS?

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” –Isaiah 26:3 “My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.” –Psalms 49:3 “Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.” –Psalms 34:5

EASY OUT

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4 Reasons to Start Golfing This Summer TEE OFF THIS SUMMER 4 GREAT BENEFITS OF GOLF

It builds character. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned golfer or on the course for the first time, you are not going to have a perfect round. You may miss a putt or end up in the sand trap, but you decide how you react to the situation. You can get mad and potentially play worse or understand that everything is not always going to work out in golf. That lesson can even be applied to your everyday life. It’ll draw you outside. Most of us can use some additional time outdoors, and golf provides the perfect opportunity. Between rolling hills, picturesque ponds, and lush trees, the golf course is a beautiful setting. Even if you’re playing poorly, you can still enjoy being outside for a few hours out of your day.

Golf is an enjoyable sport that anyone can participate in regardless of experience, ability, and age. There’s nothing quite like teeing off on the first hole after a difficult week of work. Though it can certainly be frustrating at times, golf is a fun sport with many amazing perks. Reading the following benefits will make you want to head to your local course, even if you’re not a regular golfer. It’s great exercise. Playing a full 18 holes of golf can be exhausting and for good reason. Swinging a golf club works your forearms, core, shoulders, and back muscles. If you choose to walk the course, you’ll be getting in a great workout as the average course length is about 4 miles. You can also carry your golf bag for an even better workout.

It’s fun for the entire family. Golf isn’t just for businessmen. Anyone can find enjoyment in the game. It can be a great weekend activity for the entire family or the perfect bonding experience between relatives. There are par 3 courses across the country that offer an easier experience for new golfers, and you can always play nine holes instead of 18 to cut down on time and conserve energy.

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