We've already established that I'm not an engineer, and I have quickly learned that I am also not a gardener. The other day, I was in the front yard trimming the hedges with the new clippers I borrowed from my parents when my neighbor walked by and said, "Here, honey, let me show you how to do that!" She then proceeded to show me the proper way to "round it out," which is exactly what I thought I was doing before she intervened.
Then I thought about how this is kinda like a metaphor for life. Sometimes, it's hard to tell if a person is a weed because there are some tricky little bastards out there trying to deceive us, trying to invade our space. And the problem with weeds, I've learned, is that you always have to be on guard because they have magical abilities to repopulate much faster than the plants in life, and then pretty soon, they've hidden the beautiful plants in your garden.
Best metaphor ever and so very true Erin! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have zero ability and patience for gardening. Cant.Do.It but I always appreciate other's hard work lol
ReplyDeleteGirl, I don't have the abiltiy either. I'm just tryin' not to be THAT house! I've gotta attempt to keep it presentable!
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