It’s a funny thought, isn’t it? That we—our messy, imperfect, wonderful selves—are the compost.
The idea struck me while working in the garden, hands in the dirt, marveling at how life springs forth from decay. Compost is made of scraps: wilted lettuce, eggshells, coffee grounds, and bits of yesterday’s leftovers. Things we once deemed useless, tossed aside, now hold a quiet purpose. Together, they transform into rich, fertile soil, full of life, where new seeds take root and incredible things grow.
And I thought… what if it’s the same with us?
What if our lives—our talents, our quirks, our challenges, and even the parts of us that feel discarded—are the very compost the world needs? What if we are the secret ingredient in this wild and beautiful garden of life?
Think about it. Without compost, the garden suffers. Without its richness, some flowers might never bloom, some bees might lose their nectar, and some butterflies might not find their way.
Now imagine you as the compost. Your kindness might be the soil where someone else’s joy grows. Your creativity might be the bloom that inspires a stranger. Even your challenges—the struggles, the things you thought were useless—might feed the roots of something extraordinary.
The garden of the world needs you, just as you are. Your unique mix of experiences, talents, and imperfections isn’t an accident—it’s essential. Without your contribution, who knows which flowers or pollinators might be missing?
So, what if we stopped trying to be perfectly manicured plants and instead embraced our role as the compost? The messiness. The beauty. The quiet, life-giving purpose we carry without even realizing it.
Because even poop—humble, funny, unassuming—can grow flowers.
And if it can, so can we.
You are needed. You are valuable. You are part of something bigger, something blooming, something beautiful.
So let’s embrace the mess, nourish the garden, and trust that flowers are already growing where we can’t yet see them.
Sending smiles,
Heather
Founder, Ploppals
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