Have you ever walked by a neglected plant, its leaves drooping, its once vibrant green now faded to a sickly yellow? Maybe it was a plant you picked up with excitement, imagining how it would thrive under your care. But life got busy, distractions piled up, and before you knew it, that plant started to whither and wilt, a mere shadow of what it could have been.

It's a stark image, but it sometimes resonates with how you feel about your life. There are seasons when we pour everything we have into our families, careers, and commitments, often at the expense of our well-being. It's easy to lose ourselves in the process, forgetting that we, too, need attention, nourishment, and care to thrive.