Mangosteen Flowers !

We have two  Mangosteen treed in our garden, which my parents planted about thirty years ago. They have a pattern of bearing fruit once in two years. We had a good crop of fruits in 2018. Now both trees are full of flowers going on to the fruiting stage.

The area where these two trees are located in the garden was badly hit by strong winds during the flood in 2018, that the main branches of these two trees were broken off. It was therefore heartening to see both trees with flowers, that too in plenty, in the remaining branches of the trees. 

It was about three weeks back our gardener mentioned that we might not have any fruit this year from these two trees. In fact, it is the first time during the last seven years since Anna and I have been living here, we have noticed such a profuse flowering in both the trees. 

Sometimes it is following some difficult experiences a new awakening takes place in our lives. In fact storms in life are occasions of renewal. 

It is real and significant in my life. 

It was two days back, I was caught in a storm in an unexpected way. What settled in my consciousness after that was clarity and indications to move on in a particular direction which I had not seen as a way forward.   

It is common for us to be carried away by what and how others view us, as we are inclined to look for affirmation from around us. 

A mechanic who takes care of the car I use, mentioned to me, that his satisfaction at work comes from the way he is able to take care of the car given to him for repair. 

His outlook to himself is most commendable. It is from within we shall receive our affirmation. Whether we fail or succeed, we are the same person. 

Life is for living fully and not for pursuing for recognition!

M.C.Mathew (text and photo)


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