I was thinking yesterday about he assumption that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Everyone knows that assuming this is like saying that you're not appreciating what you have. I think there's more to it than that. Here's what I know....
The grass is NOT greener, even if it looks that way Actual grass has different types and some are a different shade of green. However, that doesn't mean that one is actual "greener" than the other. By definition, the grass doesn't actually get "greener"...it's just a different shade of green. What you perceive as greener grass is really just different grass...a different kind of green.
The grass only looks more plush because it's nourished well Any grass, when well cared for can be absolutely beautiful. When it's fertilized well, watered and taken care of, grass can grow to be full and plush and wonderful. When you give the rough patches extra attention, they come around too. Life is the same way.
Ten to one, the grass looks better because of the rest of the landscaping People that take pride in their grass normally take pride in the rest of the yard too. They build nice fences, plant pretty flowers....it all goes back to the idea of nourishing what you have. If you build up nice fences to protect your grass, it's a way of making sure that it's safe. If you plant pretty flowers by it, it's a way to appreciate the beauty of what you have.
A beautiful yard is more about the dedication than the actual materials That's the ultimate truth here. A beautiful yard is reliant on the materials used to maintain it, yes. However, it is MORE reliant on the time and effort you put into it. It stays beautiful because you're paying attention to it and to its needs.
Ultimately, appreciating what you have is about putting time and effort into it. It's about watching and knowing when to water, when to fertilize and when to let things grow.
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