There are two rosebushes in the garden not even two steps away from each other yet the one rosebush is tall and obviously thriving – putting out many thick branches and flowers but the other rosebush is small, stunted in growth, and not thriving. It puts out very pretty flowers though when it manages to; and they’re even better looking than the big rosebush next to it. Perhaps it got planted in poor soil – nutrient deficient? Bad luck to have landed up in the wrong place from which it can’t move to get to a better place. Perhaps it’s weaker in some way compared to its stronger companion? The strong one may have better genes or something? I’ve often seen the plants that struggle slowly wither away and die. I’ve tried to keep them alive but fertilizer and extra water don’t seem to be enough. It’s just nature’s way to root out the weak – only the strong get to survive and thrive. Unlike that rosebush that can’t move I can move my mind and spirit into a better place where I hope I’ll thrive. Life is very resilient – there’s a good chance that small rosebush is going to survive. I’ve got to start taking care of it more seriously now before it’s too late.