Plants teach us patience. Day to day growth can be undetectable, until one day- we step back and take note of what progress and growth have occurred. Seeds contain within them all of the components and power necessary to blossom into their full expression. All they need is the right conditions, and time.
Similarly, humans need to submerge themselves in an environment where we can thrive and reach our full potential. Toxic relationships, toxic thoughts and the like will prevent humans from growth. We can become diseased like plants. We leave room for disease when we stay in unhealthy conditions for too long.
Notice how a plant placed next to a window will lean towards the light. It would be wise to take note of this tendency that plants have. They face the light and lean in. Plants will stretch themselves in order to survive and receive enough light. We too must stretch ourselves beyond what’s comfortable in an effort to receive enough light and positivity.
Plants shed old, dying leaves to make room for new growth. Imagine the faith required to trust when it’s time to let go. But they don’t fret and worry once they’ve let go, wondering if it was the right choice or the right timing. Shed old, dying habits, thoughts, limiting beliefs, relationships to make room for something better.
A plant’s strength is humble. It does not need to show you it’s strength. It’s always there.
If we pay attention closely, plants show us what they need. Plants show subtle signs of what they need: more light, more water, less water. I challenge you to take note of the subtleties of your mind, body, spirit to take note of what you need.
Perhaps most importantly, plants are giving in their nature. If you let vegetables growing in a garden continue to grow, you will find they produce many seeds. They give back, letting their seeds fall to the ground to start the process over again. If you prune a fruit tree, it will encourage new growth and produce more. If you give, you make room to create more to give. What a brilliant design!