I didn't understand then what I know now. The hurt that can come from being absent when someone we love dies is unbearable. It took my own mother's death to realize what I had taken that day. Blue hydrangeas became my silent apology for my selfishness. Years before my mom passed, I asked her why she loved hydrangeas. Turns out, it was her mother's favorite flower.
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Don’t Ask This Question If You Want To Build A Meaningful Life.
A lot of time is wasted trying to figure out what we’re supposed to do in life. And often, that process is based on metrics we don’t determine ourselves. It’s only when we can articulate what it is that makes life meaningful on a personal level that we begin to reconcile the disparity between our reality and our aspirations. Instead of pursuing outcomes, determine your why and the path towards a life of fulfillment with reveal itself.
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What My Houseplants Taught Me About Getting Back To Normal
There’s something deeply satisfying about growing something from a seed. Be it a human, a carrot, or an evergreen tree, the process by which life unfolds is something akin magic. Sure, we can explain how a living thing grows. But we still have yet to find the reason why, beyond the propagation of a species. And as logical as propagation is, the process feels more elegant, more profound.
