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Have you ever felt trapped in the containers of life—those boundaries and expectations that keep you neatly planted where someone else thinks you should grow? Today's episode digs deep into the fertile soil of what it means to break free and bloom wild.
Teresa Marie kicks off with a heartfelt dedication to her son Joshua—her family's "Jubilee" who brought joy back during a tumultuous time—before diving into a powerful exploration of containment versus wildness. Drawing wisdom from her gardening experiences, she shares how a simple epiphany while photographing flowers in containers sparked a profound realization about her own life's limitations.
The centerpiece of this transformative episode is the story of Teresa's septic tank lid garden—a literal "lid over the shit" in her life that became an unexpected source of beauty. What started as perfectly arranged rows of annuals evolved into a thrilling wildflower garden that taught her about resilience, surprise, and authentic growth. "Wildflowers have minds of their own," she explains, "They are wild and some come up at the first part of spring, some the middle, and some don't bloom until summer. The beautiful thing is they're resilient, like us."
This isn't just a gardening story—it's a vibrant metaphor for reclaiming our authentic selves. Teresa challenges us to examine where we've allowed ourselves to become contained, tamed, and limited by fears disguised as boundaries. She reminds us that inside each person is hope, fear, and adventure, echoing Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book "Where the Wild Things Are."
Where are you growing right now? Have you outgrown your container? Perhaps it's time to allow your roots to spread deeper, your flowers to bloom wherever they choose, and your true nature to express itself freely. As Teresa says before closing, "Let the wild rumpus start!" Will you join her?

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