The Garden and the Ocean: A Reflection on Help, Growth, and Mindset
We live in a world filled with generosity—billionaires pledging half their wealth, governments launching massive welfare schemes. And yet… poverty stays. Why? To explore this, let’s begin with a simple metaphor. The Withered Garden Imagine you’re walking past a garden. It’s filled with plants and trees, but everything looks dry—lifeless. There's no water, no nutrients in the soil. You stop and think: This place could be beautiful if it had the right care. You love nature. So you begin visiting regularly. You water a few plants, maybe mix in some nutrients. Within a few days, something magical happens: green shoots emerge, leaves brighten, life returns. It feels good. Your effort made a difference. But then one morning, you come back—and the plants look just like they did when you first saw them. Wilted. Dry. Lifeless again. You ask yourself: Why? You’ve been consistent. You gave them what they needed. So you start observing. You realize there could be a few reasons:...