The Daffodil Principle

When I read the article "Daffodil Principle" I was amazed to see how little work/day can add up to a big success. You shouldn't wait for a perfect day to start when u've an idea. No matter how small the idea is water it. Let it grow no matter how slow. The happiness u reap everyday in doing what u imagine with ur eyes wide open is incredible. This story inspired me to grow plants.
I brought the first rose plant home on the day of Ramjan. I remember it so well 'coz that day I went to office, discovered an unexpected holiday on the account of Ramjan. Naturally, was very happy. On my way back home I found a bunch of saplings. Out of which a rose plant looked serene with a tiny baby pink flower. That was the start. I would water it everyday. Closely watch the sprout. One fine day the plant smiled with a rose.

I realised how simple it was to grow plants. All you need is a plant and a pot (yep, soil in it). Water it twice a day. Eventually u'll see fresh flowers transforming the cement structure into a delightful living space :).

I added two more rose plants, thought of naming them as these names give a sort of closeness. Though a lot of common name stuck, I was in search of verdant names. When i call them it should sound synonymous. Ended-up with Anani(water flower), Avani(Earth), Aashna(beloved/hope) . A beautiful coincidence was to see Aashna in full bloom on V-day for the first time since I potted it. I don't know if i would be able to name every new plant but the trio will remain special.

The experience was lot more than just growing plants. I learnt something very basic about the nature. Nothing in nature is waste. Everything is recycled which in-turn balances the ecosystem. I started applying the same principle. Now I use water that's used to wash vegies to water the plants, bio-degradable waste as manure. All of this was a waste before. Am a bit relieved of guilt that am not doing anything to save nature. If not in a big way, am doing it in my own small way.