Once, a man named Enoch lived in a bustling city filled with noise and endless activity. His days were a whirlwind of work, deadlines, and social obligations. Over time, the vibrant colours of his life faded into a dull grey, and a profound emptiness settled within him—a desert devoid of life, hope, and meaning. Enoch felt his soul had become a barren wasteland, where nothing grew and nothing mattered. Friends drifted away, and even his passions seemed like distant mirages. The more he searched for fulfilment, the more elusive it became, leaving him parched and exhausted.
One morning, as he wandered through a park seeking solace, he noticed a small, withered plant struggling to survive in a cracked patch of earth. Its resilience struck him, and he realised that even in the harshest environments, life persists—sometimes in the tiniest forms, waiting for the right conditions to flourish. Inspired by this, Enoch began to tend to his inner landscape. He started small, taking walks in nature, practising mindfulness, and reconnecting with the things that once brought him joy. Like rain nourishing a desert, hope seeped back into his heart.
Over time, the barren desert of his life transformed. New seeds of purpose and passion took root, blooming into a vibrant oasis of meaning and connection. Enoch learned that even the driest deserts can be turned into gardens if one dares to nurture hope and resilience. His life was no longer a desert but a flourishing landscape—proof that life can thrive in even the emptiest places.
Lazarus Carpenter - Author 