Roots and Branches
My mindset makes it easy and meaningful wherever I live.
Life is an adventurous journey, a river.
We start somewhere, and end somewhere.
As an immigrant we feel it strongly.
I come from orthodox rural India
and now live in suburban, liberal California.
So many changes, one would be shocked.
But I didn’t.
Since childhood I have developed a mindset
which acts as my guide.
Wherever I live,
learning, creativity, nature appreciation
are life priorities.
Whereas gratitude, resilience, mindfulness,
adaptation, empathy are values I follow.
My roots were in East, now branches in West.
But I am not confused, by the differences,
I bloom where I am planted,
I love the land I live, and forge bond,
I see the issues, and raise awareness,
I contemplate life in solitude
I flow seamlessly, staying true to self,
roots and branches are connected.
About the Creator
Seema Patel
I am Seema. I contribute to PubMed, Blogger, Medium, LinkedIn, Substack, Amazon KDP, Vocal Media.
I write on nature, health, parenting, creativity, gardening, social issues.
My art shop: https://artsforhealinggifts.etsy.com
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We all make our peace in living our lives no matter the location. Adaptation is the key. Good job.