How a plant’s failure to thrive unexpectedly mirrored the life of my cancer patient | Ranjana Srivastava
Despite my best efforts, my patient suffers. When we feel thwarted by nature all we can do is cling to hope
“You can’t get this wrong, they grow by themselves!” she laughs.
I love a lush garden and dream of being surrounded by the cacophony of flowers, bees and butterflies that were a staple of my Indian childhood. But I am reconciled that the decidedly meditative act of sowing, tending and reaping must wait until retirement.
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