My Little Green Guru
Let’s be honest, I’m about as far from a “plant person” as you can get. I’m more of a “oops, did I forget to water you again?” kind of person. So, when my well-meaning friend gifted me a peace lily for my birthday, I accepted it with a smile and a healthy dose of apprehension. Little did I know, this leafy green roommate was about to teach me more about life than I ever expected.
Lesson #1: Patience is a Virtue (and So is Google)
At first, my relationship with Phil the peace lily (yes, I name my plants) was a series of frantic Google searches. “Why are Phil’s leaves drooping?” “Is Phil getting too much sun?” “How much water does Phil actually NEED?” It felt like a constant battle to keep him alive.
But slowly, I learned to read Phil‘s subtle cues. The way his leaves perked up after a good watering, the slight droop that meant he was thirsty, the way he seemed to lean towards the sunlight. It dawned on me that patience wasn’t just about waiting, it was about paying attention, observing, and understanding. Just like in life, sometimes the answers don’t come easy, and you have to put in the effort to truly understand what’s going on.
