thoughtful thursday

KEEP TRYING is a common theme throughout life.  it's an important lesson but one that requires discerning when it is worth the effort and when it is necessary to say no more. 

take plants for example.  for years i have attempted to root and grow an avocado pit. except for one tiny shoot with a single leaf that quickly withered, there had been no success in growing an avocado plant from a pit.  until recently. finally! one avocado pit sprouted roots, a shoot and when there were two leaves, the pit was planted in soil. it continues to thrive. 

every time i look at the plant i am filled with giddy pleasure at having a successful KEEP TRYING.  keep trying and know what to try for and what to let go.