In my
last blog, I spoke about my attempts at winter vegetable cultivation; which was
somewhat successful. Of the number of seed variations I cultivated, the broad
bean and baby spinach appear to thrive the best. I am so enthused about them
and expect plentiful harvest. The cauliflower does not look identifiable at
this stage. I am not even certain if it indeed is cauliflower. Time will tell.
This was my first attempt at its kind of plant so I don't know what to expect.
I must admit I am apprehensive about it. There are a number of pots that stand
sans even a weed seedling. I think of my effort to plant the seeds in there,
the amount of water, the thought of moving the pots around toward more sun and
my regular inspections to check if there is life coming up. All that commitment,
determination, anticipation and nothing to show for it. Can I really say that I
have nothing for it, that it was a complete waste of time? You see, the empty
and barren pots are not a reflection of a lack of resolve on my part. Neither
do they reflect an absence of my love and passion for this particular
undertaking. However, the pots with bare potting soil, are evident to my
initial intention to plant vegetables, whether or not they are there. Perhaps
the crops didn’t survive the harsh winter frost and or birds. This does not
discount the fact that I invested a lot love and patience into this endeavor.
To one, it may be a loss because it seems
like I gained nothing from it, I did not get any return on my initial
investment in the form of seeds, potting soils, planting pots and other items. Similarly, in our lives we tend to focus on
what does not work rather than what is, what the devil is doing rather than
what God is doing. Whether it is failed relationships, an unbearable working
environment, or a setback of sorts, do not focus on your unrealized expectations.
Do not get lost in the maze of trying to figure out why you are not getting your
way. Focus on the growing parts of you from your delay or lack of breakthrough.
All of it matters, be it the seeds that germinate and the ones that don’t. Life
is not just about what we achieve in it, it’s also about whom we become in that
process.
