He Gave Me More Than Just Flowers

He gave me more than ‘just’ flowers

It was so much more than that ..

I was there at the right time. And I was guided to the right place

The universe wanted to send me a message. And I listened. 

One evening after running an errand, I felt the urge on my drive home to stop by the garden centre not far from my house. I knew I had a virtual meeting in less than 30 minutes but something nudged me to stop quickly anyway. 

I did 

I came in tunnel visioned to pick up a few plants to replace the ones that I just planted and seemed to be dead. After all the hard work in the garden I wasn’t going to accept portion of the garden bed looking like that. When I do a job – I complete it all the way. Even if I have to redo it. Even if I’m creating more work for myself. And time I always feel is not enough to do all I need to in a day. Nonetheless, I decided I was going to pick up those annuals and plant them. 

I went to pay at the counter. This is a small family owned garden centre. An elderly gentleman, who greeted me on the way in, asked: “how many are those?” I answered “five”

These were 5 four inch annuals. Already blooming, looking good, smelling good and I’m ready to give them a new home. Plant them with my love in our garden bed. I knew how much it would come up to. To my surprise, he asked me to pay a discounted price, which I did – in cash – and the change back was just the amount in front of him. It felt like it was destined.  

Not sure how it came up or what prompted me to tell this man about the marigolds that died after just transferring them not more than two weeks back. He asked me if I would be offended if he told me something.  I said “No, please do”. He preceded to explain that it’s necessary to open the roots from the bottom before planting in ground to allow them room to grow. I couldn’t remember at that moment if I did that or not. I thought I did. In all cases, I took his advice to heart. And I thanked him. But it didn’t end there. 

This is where the story takes a turn where I was shook – in a nice way. The gentleman whom I gathered by this point is the owner of this place – told me to go back inside, pick a whole tray of Marigolds and take home … are you following? He wanted me to take a whole tray home for FREE …

If you are not touching your heart right now or made a face like you are about to cry … then I don’t know. 

I did those two things simultaneously unconsciously. I stood there absorbing what the man just offered me. I felt showered by love and abundance. He repeated and off I went looking for the small sized marigolds that come in those 4 cells. But there were only the taller 4 inch pots. The tray had about 13 pots. I was confused. Tried to look for a tray with missing ones. I didn’t want to take advantage of this man’s kindness. I was sure he meant a different kind of tray. So I came back to the counter and said: “These are only ones I found. I couldn’t find the smaller ones.”

The man smiled and asked: “do you like them”. I answered “yes”. He said “then take them home”. I stood there with tears welling up in my eye lids. I thanked him in all the ways I could. With my facial expression. With my words. And I remember saying something like: “you have no idea how much this means to me. It confirms that abundance is all around me. And that there are still good people out there. Thank you”

He replied “yes – sometimes it’s not about the money but the good we do for others.”

I took the almost full tray of marigolds I was gifted to the car and came back for the five I purchased. Wished him goodnight. Got in my car. And I drove away. 

That drive home feels a bit hazy now. I recall sending this man gratitude and blessings. I was thinking how there is not enough room in the garden bed to plant all these flowers. I now have more than I need. Many thoughts going through my mind – pay this kindness forward – I can give away some, plant some in pots … I knew I would figure it out. As I park, I realize I only have 8 minutes left till my meeting.

The message from “more than just flowers” story:

I was meant to go to this garden centre on this day at that particular time. 

I was guided to tell the story about the marigolds

I was given a blessing through this kind man. 

The universe was answering my prayers.. it was time for me to receive.

I had a tendency to give more than receive. When it came to receiving anything, there was hesitation, doubt, a little undeservingness and at times thinking it was too much for me. 

This time I accepted – I received – I allowed myself to raise my frequency. I am open to receive all blessings. All abundance. Even more than what I needed.

I now have an opportunity to pass on the kindness.

This story is an example and a metaphor all at the same time. 

I am not afraid to tell this story. 

I am not worried from the evil eye 🧿 

I am open to receive only good 

I am protected

I am guided

I am in a flow of abundance, love and peace

Thank you Universe 

Thank you God

Thank you Divine 

And so it is 🌸