I see many corollaries between working with Bonsai and in trying to be a good person getting along in my life.

The more I think about this the more grateful I am for learning about this great hobby or passion and joy in my life.

As I learn about the processes and techniques involved in bonsai the more I learn about the earth and my relationship to, and dependence on good ole ‘Mother Nature”. It also teaches me there is a higher power that controls life, and I need to apply what I can learn from that power and Bonsai in my own internal psyche to be happier, healthier and more productive.

Here are a few of the things I have learned from Bonsai. I hope you relate to them, understand what is behind each idea, accept them and then think of why you also are a better person because of Bonsai.

Lessons for Life I’ve Learned from Bonsai

1. Patience
2. Mistakes Happen
3. Accept Aging
4. Be Flexible
5. You Can Always Improve
6. Sometimes You Have To Be Repotted
   
7. Take Care Of The Roots
8. Different People Like Different Things – That’s Ok
9. Sharing Is Fun For Everyone
10. Worldwide We’re More Alike Than Not
11. Simple Is Beautiful