Today in Relief Society the lesson was on keeping the commandments. The lady teaching wanted the women to help her make a list of commandments other than "the 10." People were saying things like having a garden, keeping a journal, etc. My neighbor was really upset because she didn't feel she was breaking "commandments" because she didn't have a garden. It made ma stop and think.
Commandments help us reach exaltation. I don't know if keeping a garden helps us reach that but it sure makes food storage easier and cheaper. Some things help us better achieve things but we're not necessarily breaking commandments.
I don't know. I've just been brainstorming a little and thought I'd jot down my experience and thoughts.
