Have a Blessed Lent, Brothers and Sisters!

Lent begins!

For my brothers and sisters in faith, the 40-day season of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday leading up to Good Friday, then Holy Saturday, and finally Easter Sunday.

During this solemn period, we remember and think about the events that occurred up to our Redeemer's resurrection for our sake.  It is a period of reflection, repentance, and discipline.  Fasting from solid food and abstinence of worldly things are practised throughout this period.  It is encouraged that we personalise the experience by adding activities that are relatable to us at an individual level.  

The goal is to live humbly while relearning our spiritual relationship with the Almighty.

Have a blessed and fulfilling Lent!

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Plant Mom

Late last year, I came across a booth at a Christmas market that sold mini plants and succulents.  My friend was the one who initially wanted to stop by this booth, but once we were there, I was hooked!

I saw little pots and vases of plants in different shapes and colours, and some of them came with cute animal decorations.  They were just my aesthetics!  I double checked my budget tracker and figured that I could spend just a little bit more on that day.

So, I bought my first plant - Fittonia in a clear glass pot!  It came with a little dog decoration.  I was also given a free succulent (Pink Lady) from an ongoing promotion.

I went home happily as a new plant mom.  :’)

I have been endearingly taking care of my plants as if they were my babies.  As time went by, I gradually added my plants collection.  My plants and soil come from a fabulous shop called Little Eden Succulents (LES), who just opened another branch named The Nest by LES.  They also provide consultation, workshops, and plant boarding services.

Apart from that, I recently came across a handcrafted pot for little plants at Unique Maker Studio and got one for my desk plant.

So, what are the benefits of manning these plants? 🪴 

▪️ Gardening (including ‘mini’ gardening in this case) is one of the ways to destress and unwind.  It’s not one of the easiest hobbies since it requires consistent caretaking and maintaining, but there is always an option to start with low maintenance plants.

▪️ Plants add beauty to the area surrounding them especially when they come in different colours, shapes, and patterns.  This helps to improve mood.

▪️ There is also an environmental impact to keeping plants around.  They help to detoxify and cleanse the air near them.

▪️ Some plants have spiritual meanings to them.  They represent good fortune, love, wealth, positive energy, and so on.  Keeping them is a form of manifesting and attracting those good things into our lives.

Any other plant parents in the house? 👋