Week 5 - "A Succulent Succulent"

Walking up a set of stairs on campus I was immediately drawn to this glowing green plant. Viewing a succulent from below is something that I don't see very often. Succulents grow close to the ground, so are generally always looked at from above. As the light shone through it's leaves, this succulent beamed radiantly.

I was overcome with a sense of awe and wonder at this plant. I had to stop and take in this sight for a minute. It was almost like this plant was having it's own little sun worshipping ceremony: fanning it's leaves out towards the sun, taking in all the goodness and nutrients that the sun provides for it, and also in turn giving back to the sun and to others by showcasing the beauty that the sun has facilitated. It made me feel like I wanted to join this little succulent and bask in the sunlight, let it warm my face and provide the nutrients that I, too, need to take into my body. I walked away feeling rejuvenated.

PS. Did you know that succulents are also known as Fat Plants? ;-)