I literally had a talk with my therapist the other day, where she used this metaphor. On occasion, issues and problems so severe and terrifying “grow” in the garden of life. But it’s so important to remember that your garden is bigger than just the weeds. It consists of what you choose to plant in it, what you choose to nurture. If I get caught up only pulling out weeds, worrying about weeds, planning on how to deal with the weeds every waking moment, I won’t make any time to notice the dandelions, daisies, tulips or roses. I won’t be planting any, and I certainly won’t be enjoying them… But the truth is, there ARE so many more flowers to notice, appreciate and be grateful for. And it seems that the more you focus on those, the more you have of them.