A novice gardener once visited the home of a renowned gardener and was awestruck by the beauty before him. The trees, flowers, and fresh green lawn blended perfectly with the house, creating a scene of harmony and grace.
Eager to learn, the novice asked several questions.
“To become a good gardener, I’d like to know a few things. From which regions did you bring these trees and flowers? What materials did you use for the fence? And surely, maintaining such perfection must be costly—how much does it take to keep this place so beautiful?”
The gardener listened kindly and then replied,
“I don’t think I have any special answer to give you. All I do is focus on how to nurture the plants so they grow well, and what care they need to bloom beautifully. If this garden seems lovely to you, it’s only because every plant here is full of life and thriving. The only thing I truly know is how to keep them alive and growing well—nothing more.”