Patience

“He that can have patience can have what he will.” ~Benjamin Franklin

My garden tries to teach me how to be patient — but I’m not the best student. I don’t like to wait for results. Being a fan of instant gratification, I want to see the bloom of my gardening efforts … now.

Likewise, it’s hard for me to watch a plant struggle. I keep meddling, trying to find a quick fix. For example, one of the new lavender plants I added to the herb garden isn’t thriving and I’m wondering how to bring it back while I resist the temptation to overfeed it or move it to another location.

I know from experience that healthy growth can’t be rushed. Roots need time to adapt to the soil, and overwatering does more harm than good. These laws of nature apply to other parts of my life, reminding me that growth and change take time. And I’m not always the one who’s in control. ~CL

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