“No one really knows what is going on.
What life even is.
Everyone is running on guesses and hopes,
or even worse, conditions.
Everything has no meaning and any meaning at the same time.
What you give attention to grows,
like planting a seed and catering to it.
Watching it.
Don’t feel bad for the seeds you’ve tried growing.
You don’t need to justify your garden.
Remember, no one knows anything.
So maybe trying to grow something no one else is growing will help you learn something new.
At worst is will teach you what not to grow.
At best… well the best is infinite.
So plant it.”
In the bewildering complexity of life, where certainty seems just out of reach, the metaphor of a garden serves as a profound illustration of personal growth and exploration. “No one really knows what is going on. What life even is.” This statement isn’t just an acknowledgment of our collective uncertainty; it’s an invitation to embrace the ambiguity as a space for personal innovation and discovery.
Everyone, at some point, grapples with the existential uncertainty of life, operating on a combination of guesses, hopes, and often, societal conditions. Yet, within this uncertainty lies a liberating truth: “Everything has no meaning and any meaning at the same time.” This paradox is not a cause for despair but a canvas for creation. It suggests that the significance we experience is not inherent in the world but crafted by our perceptions and the meanings we choose to assign.
“What you give attention to grows, like planting a seed and catering to it.” This principle is fundamental not only in gardening but in all areas of life. The focus of our attention indeed determines the nature of our mental and emotional landscapes. By choosing where to invest our energy, we essentially decide which seeds to water in the garden of our minds. Some of these seeds will flourish, transforming into vibrant expressions of our passions and values, while others might falter, teaching us valuable lessons about what doesn’t resonate with our true selves.
“Don’t feel bad for the seeds you’ve tried growing. You don’t need to justify your garden.” Every attempt at growing something—be it a skill, a relationship, or an idea—is a step toward understanding what thrives under your care and what does not. These trials are not just attempts but experiments in living, each with its own set of results and insights. The failures are as valuable as the successes, for they too shape the contours of your personal growth.
“Remember, no one knows anything. So maybe trying to grow something no one else is growing will help you learn something new.” In a world where no one has all the answers, the adventurous soul who dares to cultivate the untried and the new might stumble upon undiscovered landscapes of knowledge and experience. Whether these ventures yield abundant harvests or end in lessons of what not to grow, each outcome contributes to a richer understanding of oneself and the world.
“At worst, it will teach you what not to grow. At best… well, the best is infinite.” The potential for what can be learned and created is boundless. The very act of planting—of initiating, trying, and risking—is an act of courage. It is a declaration that, despite the inherent uncertainty of life, one chooses to create, to contribute, and to be an active participant in the unfolding mystery of existence.
So, let us plant new seeds with hope and curiosity, water them with intention and passion, and watch as our gardens—our lives—unfold in unexpected and marvelous ways.
