Maya is a farmer. In spring, she plants seeds in the warm earth. The field is brown and quiet.
Every morning, she waters the plants. Some days, nothing grows. Maya is patient.
She is diligent. She pulls out weeds and checks the leaves. Her hands are dirty, but she is happy.
One morning, she sees a small green shoot. Then another. The field is alive.
In summer, Maya picks carrots and beans. She is generous and gives baskets to her neighbours.
At night, she sits by the field. She feels gratitude for the rain, the sun and the slow work of growing.
A thought to keep
Good things take time to grow.