Watch A Plant To Learn About Personal Transformation
In a world where answers are literally at our fingertips, it’s so easy for any of us to reach for answers in an endless pool of external information. We often spend a lot of time seeking knowledge without ever finding a solution, when the real answers lie in observation of what’s directly in front of us. As Montessori powerfully clarifies,
“Needless help is an actual hindrance to the development of natural forces” (Montessori, M., 2012).
The solution for my fern to thrive was much simpler than I thought – it didn’t require my fingertips to type a single inquiry into ChatGPT or seek answers from friends; it simply needed my fingers in its soil to observe the nature of its soaking circumstances.
Regeneration in a Changing World: How the breakdown of old systems can lead to better lives.
A little over a year ago, I was hiking my favorite trail in the mountains with our two young boys and our great family friends in one of Colorado’s national forests – it had literally burned to the ground the year before. I remember how awe-struck I was by the burnt landscape’s polarizing beauty. The bright bold colors of scattered wildflowers burst like fireworks amidst their charcoal black surroundings. Even more stunning than the scenery itself was the site of our four small children, laughing and playing amidst the charred trees – the makeup of an inaccessible space, only one year prior.
As I snapped a photo, which is now the header image to this article, I couldn’t help but notice its poetic symbolism. The word “regeneration” instantly came to my mind, as I looked down to view the visual – “hmm” I thought, “isn’t this one of life’s simple truths?”