Life, much like my terrace garden, is in constant transition. Right now, my garden is a mixture of old plants dying, new ones sprouting, pests visiting, and seedlings trying to establish themselves. It’s chaotic, messy, and full of challenges. But as I spend time tending to it, I’ve realized that perspective changes everything. When you shift your angle or viewpoint, the same chaos can suddenly reveal unexpected beauty.
Just like in life, where shifting your mindset or perspective can uncover hidden blessings, my terrace garden reminds me daily that beauty can coexist with the mess. The dying plants and persistent pests don’t take away from the hope I see in new growth. The work is still there, the challenges are still present, but focusing on the possibilities gives me a starting point to build a vision.
Embracing Reality Without Escaping It: Shifting perspective doesn’t mean escaping reality. The chaos and work still exist, but it’s about finding a point to focus on and build from. It’s like looking at a situation with fresh eyes—not ignoring the difficulties but recognizing that there’s always something you can work with, something you can turn into a new vision.
Gardening, much like life, is about finding the beauty in transitions, and the strength in continuing to nurture growth despite the chaos.
What You Focus On Expands: This idea applies not just to gardening, but to every aspect of life. Whatever you choose to focus on, it expands. Whether it’s the positive, the beautiful, or the potential, the more you give it attention, the more it grows. And no matter how messy things get, there’s always a way to shift your perspective and find a view that looks beautiful.
The garden is a metaphor for life itself—change is constant, the work is never-ending, but when you focus on the parts that inspire hope, growth, and beauty, you build something meaningful and lasting.
Tips for Shifting Your Perspective in the Garden (and Life):
- Embrace Change: Just like plants that die and make room for new growth, let go of what no longer serves you and focus on the new possibilities taking root.
- Tackle One Thing at a Time: Chaos can be overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable steps helps. Start with one small section of the garden (or your life) and work from there.
- Look for the Beauty: No matter how messy things seem, there’s always something beautiful to focus on. It might be a tiny seedling or a ray of sunlight, but it’s there, waiting to be noticed.
Whatever your current situation, remember: what you focus on expands. Choose to focus on the beauty and the possibilities, and watch them grow.
Much love,
R
