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These photos were taken from my backyard in late May, when the flowers bloom with extremely vibrant colors. If I’ve learned anything through this time in quarantine, it’s that there’s a lot of things that I used to take for granted, particularly with the beauty of nature in my own backyard. Even the most simplest looking of plants can have its flowers blossom. It seems as though this has been the one consistent thing throughout our time in social distancing orders. Nature still hasn’t failed to shine brightly.





Even though I have spent a lot of time in our family’s garden, I usually never looked twice at all of the plants we were cultivating, but the reality is that they are all unique and special in their own different way. During Covid19, I’ve realized now that each of the plants in our yard serve a purpose outside of existing. The flowers attract the bees which help pollinate our greenhouse. The produce such as lettuce and tomatoes not only feed us, but also the diverse amount of insects and animal life within the mini ecosystem. Whether it’s out of boredom or curiosity, the purpose of these plants is something that I will never look at the same way ever again, especially after all the time I have spent caring for them and enjoying what they have brought to me during this quarantine. It feels silly to think about something so trivial, something so simple, or even bland. But the truth is, sometimes it’s normal to entertain random thoughts within your head, it can even help relieve the stress that pandemics and humanitarian crises bring on. It’s perfectly fine to want to indulge in the simplicities of life, and to want to clear your head.





Hopefully I was able to inspire you to sometimes just take a deep breath and live within the moment, maybe even think about the simpler things that make up your life. It can really help bring on a sense of calmness, relaxation, and clarity. Stay safe everyone.





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