Emergence

My father was a meticulous gardener, and he trained me to keep a weed-free landscape with splashes of color, well-trimmed plants, and perfectly mowed lawn.

The yard of our new home might be described as desert-rough. Mesquite, yucca, and other native plants some might call weeds prevail. In fact, our gardener tells me that the name for one of them is "snake weed."

Our plan was to live here awhile and get a feel for what we want before making major changes. In the process, we've discovered that this yard is a haven for birds, bunnies, and other wildlife. It's delightful--better than watching television. Whatever we do, we want to preserve that.

So we walk in the yard every day, continuing to get a feel for its possibilities, learning to love what is while we imagine what's even better.

You write it:  What's emerging in your life? How patient are you with the process?