Let me start with a little bit of a background for you. In the summer of 2017 my mom and her friends were really into fairy gardens. Well I decided to make a fairy garden myself, but it didn't turn out so well. My gorgeous succulents ended up dying within a month and it was somewhat saddening.
Well fast forward to this past summer, 2018, and I was determined to learn more about succulents and get them to grow. I started out with two cute succulents and read about how to care for them. I even got advice from someone at work on how to take care of them. Well sure enough, I kept them alive all summer and they've grown so much.
Now you might be thinking “you kept a low maintenance plant alive, so what?" But in reality, it means so much more to me. Keeping these succulents alive has shown me that I can take care of something living besides myself.
For someone who has never been a plant person, taking care of these two little succulents has showed me that I can learn about them and take care of them. As silly as it sounds, watching these succulents grow brings such a joy and feeling of “I'm doing it, I'm being successful." Not to mention, the fact that one of them is flowering is extremely exciting. It means that not only did I take care of my succulents, but I took great care of them.
Owning plants may not be as exciting as a puppy or kitten, but I promise that successfully growing one will bring you great joy. It's those little joys and triumphs that make life so great. My succulents have reminded me about how exciting those little successes in life are.
I encourage everyone to try new things, even if it as simple as owning a plant. Learn to enjoy all that life has to offer and take joy in life's littlest moments. My succulents showed me that I can in fact be successful at something I never thought I could succeed at. You, too, can be successful at things you once thought you never could be.