My Thumb Was More of a Cactus
Let’s be honest, I’m not exactly known for my green thumb. In fact, I’m pretty sure my houseplants from college years ago are still having nightmares. So, when my well-meaning friend gifted me a peace lily for my birthday, I accepted it with a smile and a silent prayer. “Please don’t die, please don’t die,” I chanted internally, picturing yet another funeral for a leafy friend.
To my surprise, the peace lily thrived. It even graced me with a beautiful white bloom! But then life happened. I forgot to water it for a week (or two…okay, maybe three). The leaves drooped, turning an alarming shade of yellow. “This is it,” I thought, “another plant bites the dust.” But then, remembering a random tip from the internet, I gave it a good soak and…it perked back up!
It was like watching a botanical resurrection. My little peace lily taught me that even when we wilt under pressure, a little TLC can go a long way. We all have the strength to bounce back from setbacks, sometimes we just need a little help (and maybe a reminder to set a watering schedule).
Lesson #2: Finding Patience in the Growth of a Peace Lily
Now, I’m a bit of an instant gratification kind of gal. I like to see results, and I like to see them now. But my peace lily? It taught me the art of patience. It didn’t sprout new leaves overnight. It didn’t bloom on command (though I admit I tried talking to it…a lot). It grew at its own pace, in its own time.
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