As the petals begin to fall signifying the end of this growth cycle I think back on the last year.

Growth, pruning, flowering, and rest… all that I myself have been experiencing in my own life the last year. Isn’t it ironic? 🎶

🌱Growth- My orchid has grown and grown almost to the point of needing a new pot! Roots surrounding, and protecting the plant more and more each day. The new stalk getting taller and taller each day. I think of rooting into my own self. Learning to stand a little taller setting and respecting my own boundaries and beliefs.

✂️Pruning- The trimming and changing of the plant to enhance and promote growth. It often times is sad to see pieces of the plant trimmed and tossed but it is necessary to promote growth and change. Just like in my life I have learned to make changes to feel better and for pure growth. Changes to routine, diet, relationships and experiences all have prompted immense growth within my life this year.

💤Rest- Given time, an open window and some affirmations this orchid once again thrived this year. I took this year to give myself “rest.” To find my self, my passion and my purpose. With rest I am more myself, more energetic and intentional. With this I am able to fight, push forward and truly live.

🌻Flowering- The beautiful fragile long lasting flowers that budded, bloomed and opened to decorate, demonstrate strength of and respect for the plant but also to pay homage to the dedication and love that went into supporting the plant. I find myself flowering every day. Opening new pieces of myself I never knew were there. The strength, the will, the desire to grow into who I want to be…

In due time…. We’ll flower again.