new life
It's 12 am on the first Sunday in April and I've just gotten back from work with a plate of the dreamiest chocolate cake and a new plant, my very first plant for my apartment. I named her Boo Radley after Sam and Andy's dog in Rookie Blue (one of my favorite tv shows that ended too soon and Jerry deserved better).
Did you know that research by NASA has revealed that houseplants can remove up to 87% of air toxins in 24 hours and that studies have also proven that indoor plants improve concentration and productivity, reduce stress levels and boost your mood? Yup! That's right not only will I overshare, I will also educate. It's the best of both worlds, I'm basically Miley/Hannah Montana.
I've always dreamed of having lots of plants; something to nurture, care for and channel all my energy into. I am notoriously bad at managing my stress what with school and work and internship applications and the rejections that follow. I have heard that as a college student mismanaging stress is possibly the worst of all things after 1000+ word limit on papers and 8am lectures.
To me, at this stage in my life and journey, new life is learning to flourish everyday like Boo Radley will every morning. She will flourish everyday as long as I water her and care for her and so will I if I continue to feed my soul with positivity and God. I will flourish everyday despite not knowing what the future looks like for me right now or the numerous rejection emails I get for internships I've applied to or below average test grades.
I know for me and lots of people I know, we often allow ourselves to crumble under the weight of our responsibilities or allow ourselves to run to almost our breaking point but it's good to allow yourself to not be perfect. Water and nourish yourself like you would a plant. Make flourishing your top priority because last, last it'll all be ok.
love x light
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