Wow.. I enjoyed every bit of this write up.
Thinking about it all now, there are things I could endure because I'd faced them while growing up and when I see people complain about things like that, I smile in disbelief.
Looking at the weed and orchid illustration from another angle, it seems like it's the things we don't want that keeps coming to us; some relationships we don't want to engage in keep pushing, while the one we love don't reciprocate.
I believe and accept that little of challenges here and there is needed to build resilience and I'm making the decision that when I become a parent, I'd show my kids how life could be on the different sides of the coin.
And before I forget, happy birthday to your daughter, wishing her a healthy long life and prosperity 🎉