growth.

One of my little joys lately has been to check in on my plants each day.  I have noticed that there has been new growth, in spite of the season.  It is so exciting to think about and watch, and it is a good reminder that even when things feel cold, dark, and stagnant, growth can still happen.

I like to think of this on a personal level-- even when we are going through rough seasons, growth is possible.  There are a few prerequisites, though.  Just as plants need light, soil, and water, we need to have the right elements.  We need to believe that life happens for us, not to us, and that there is something to be learned from every single situation we come up against.  With that belief as our foundation, we give ourselves permission to thrive and grow. 

Side note:  I am obsessed with how fast the avocado plant is growing.  Literally.  I measure it every day, and it is growing an average of .25 inches a day!  Isn't that wild?  Something else of note: it used to be in a very shallow bowl.  I wondered if it would grow better if given more space.  The root grew like wildfire as soon as I moved it, and that's when the stem appeared!  It was like it sensed it had the room/permission to do its thing.  We need to give ourselves that kind of permission as well.

Grow on! 🌱🌿