My Thumb Was More “Brown” Than “Green”
Let’s be honest, my relationship with plants has always been a tad… strained. I’m the person who could kill a cactus with a single, loving glance. So, when my well-meaning friend gifted me a “low-maintenance” ZZ plant, I accepted it with the enthusiasm of someone handed a ticking time bomb. Little did I know, this leafy roommate would become my unlikely life coach, albeit a silent, photosynthetic one.
This got me thinking: how often do we stay stuck in routines or situations that no longer serve us? Just like my ZZ plant, maybe we need a little change of scenery—a new job, a different hobby, even just rearranging our furniture—to unlock our full potential.
Lesson #2: Letting Go for New Beginnings
As my ZZ plant flourished in its new spot, I noticed something else: it was shedding older leaves. At first, I panicked, convinced I was doing something wrong (again). But then I learned that this is completely normal. Just like snakes shed their skin, plants shed old growth to make room for new, stronger growth.
This resonated with me on a deeper level. How often do we cling to things—relationships, grudges, limiting beliefs—that no longer serve us? Just like my ZZ plant taught me, sometimes we need to let go of the old to make space for the new and beautiful to emerge.