From the mind of critic: “if the tiny seeds we cultivate are expected to grow into big and tall plants, is the weather that effects them also expected? Do we believe that if we plant the seeds, we can just kick back and relax, because our work is done, and all we have to do is bask in the glory of our gardening prowess? Or do we realize that just because we planted seeds, doesnt guarantee they’ll grow, even if we have accounted for all the million variables that make the sprout pop out of its shell? Gardening and farming is a constant experiment just like life, where we try to put ourselves in the best position for success. The interesting part is, no matter how much we increase our chances of coming out on top, nothing is guaranteed, not even death and not even taxes. So what do we do? We may not be able to guarantee ourselves success simply by putting the work in, but we can guarantee ourselves joy if we let the gratitude wash over us for even being given the chance. Nothing in life is guaranteed, except growth from seeds that go unplanted” 🙂