I took up gardening two years ago. I came from having the first tree die on me within a week to a house and balcony filled with greens and three days ago, this one finally flowered. I’ve been waiting for it since end of January!
During last January, it budded but then all the flowered buds withered before the blooming.
At the same time, wherever I went in town and at whichever house the same plant grew, they were blossoming like a summer party. I couldn’t help comparing.
As a high-achiever, comparing everything in my life with everyone and everything else is a default mode.
I started asking my plant what was wrong with it; what I could DO MORE to get the flowers.
Budded and withered; budded and withered. I felt it was some kind of test.
With this beautiful pinkish surprise, what did I learn from my Desert Rose?
🩷 Everything has its own divine timing. Even when they look the same, nothing is the same.
🩷 Compare but don’t get emotionally tied up to comparison. Again, nothing is the same so there is no comparison.
🩷 The secret to manifestation is let go, let go. The attachment of the outcome kills possibilities.
🩷 Focus in the process and the result will come.
🩷 One thing I have control over is myself. (Definite not over the plant) So I make sure a get a good hand on myself.
🩷 Always let life surprise. The joy lies within my ability to see wonders no matter how small (as a single blossom).
There are several small buds. I am so ready to be surprised again.
Be love and be loved.
P.S. If you follow me long enough, you will find I write about ocean, surfing and my plants a lot. Success is not all about efficiency and productivity. Don’t you agree?