Garden and Grace

When a Leaf Falls There is something deeply poetic about watching a leaf fall. It does not resist, it does not cling. It just lets go, floating gently down without fear or fanfare. As someone who finds both solace and lessons in nature, I have come to realize: plants are not just green things we water, they are wise, rooted teachers. And perhaps their greatest lesson? Letting go is not about weakness, it is about trust. What Does It Mean to Be Rooted, Not Free? Rooted Tree With a Leaf Falling At first glance, being rooted might sound like being stuck. After all, plants can not pack their bags and move away when things get hard. But here is what I have learned: Being rooted means stability. It is choosing presence over escape. It is knowing that where you are planted, you can flourish. Freedom, in the modern world, often looks like constant motion: changing jobs, changing cities, even changing identities. But plants show us another kind of freedom, the freedom that comes fr...

Names hold power. They shape identities, evoke emotions, and often tell a story. When I chose the pen name Espoir, I wasn’t just picking a word—I was embracing a meaning that deeply resonated with me. Espoir is the French word for Hope, and today, I want to share the journey that led me to this name and why it means so much to me. The Meaning of ESPOIR Before I even knew the meaning of Espoir, the word had an unusual pull on me. It felt like love at first sight—one of those moments when something just clicks deep within, even before understanding it. When I later researched its meaning and found out it was the French word for Hope, it all made sense. It wasn’t just a beautiful word; it carried a powerful message that resonated with me. How I Came Across the Name One day, I was scrolling through Pinterest, simply admiring beautiful clothes and natural hairstyles. As I explored, I started coming across words that didn’t sound English but actually were. You know how Pinterest ...