Lessons from a Peach Tree

July 3
9 mins

Episode Description

Lessons from a Peach Tree

I planted my first peach tree, watched three little peaches grow, and then came outside one day to find them completely eaten. Turns out the critters threw a whole picnic without me.

This episode is for you if...

  • you've ever put in the work and had it not go the way you planned
  • you're tired of being frustrated every time something goes wrong
  • you could use a reminder that new growth is still possible, even when it's exhausting
  • you're curious how a moment of "great, THIS happened" can turn into something closer to joy

What started as frustration somehow turned into joy, and that shift is exactly what this episode is about. It's not only about the lessons from nature, but about how we shift our thinking so we're not always walking around frustrated at the things that go wrong in life.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • What happened to the peaches (and how I reacted at first)
  • The moment frustration turned into something lighter
  • Why "growth" doesn't always look the way we expect it to
  • Shifting your thinking when things don't go to plan

Things don't always grow the way we plan. New growth is still possible — even when it's exhausting, even when it's hard.Let's get noticing together.


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