Divine Timing

The garden sent me a lesson the other day. Its a lesson Ive witnessed repeatedly in writing and gardening. But its a lesson Ive yet to master. Everything happens when its meant to happen. The unfolding of life has its own rhythm. And as much as Id like to think Im in charge, I am not.

Id seeded tomatoes and peppers and broccoli and basil. Sweet peas and eggplant and cilantro too. The broccoli popped up first, quickly followed by basil, tomato and sweet pea seedlings. The eggplant was...