This is a pot of Desert Rose (”Fu Gui Hua” in Chinese) that I have kept for years. Some people buy them during Chinese New Year. Others keep them all year long.

I love this flowering plant for its “strong will, toughness and beauty”. Mine blooms red flowers but others produce pink flowers too.

Give it plenty of sunlight and it will survive in hard conditions and with little water and minimal care.   

Like any other plants, it withers. I have seen it shed its leaves till it becomes almost leafless. At that moment, it does not look attractive or the way I have wished it to be.

However, give it a little patience, then new leaves will form. Give it a little more patience, then it will fill you with joy with its clusters of bright flowers.

It never disappoints me.

I am glad that I have never given up on this plant. Mine is blooming now with many beautiful and cheerie flowers. It is such an enjoyable sight.

Look at these beautiful blooms:)

Yes. This might just be a plant. However, it relates to life, doesn’t it?

“By being patient - our efforts will bear fruit.

By not judging someone’s appearance or one-off behaviour - we learn to value that someone’s beauty one day.

By providing the right elements in life - we  appreciate that different individuals excel and be inspired under different conditions.

By not giving up on others easily - we live with no regrets one day.”

- Parentimes-

Learn not to GIVE UP EASILY on someone else - especially our loved ones. The “bloom” might be a pleasant surprise.

As for me, I am glad that I have not given up. I took the risk and I believe in a second chance, especially for my loved ones.  I made my choice and at least, I try.

Ask this question: “Have we given up or pass final judgement on someone else too easily?” <ponder>

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