As the owner of Rodier Flowers, when I think of growth, flowers and plants are top of mind. Digging a little deeper, however, are the many ways we grow as people: physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and professionally. Growth can be easy or difficult. Compulsory, like a child; deliberate, as we seek to better our situation; or even accidental, despite ourselves. So often we use growth and opportunity in the same sentence, but that is a bit of a chicken or the egg situation. Which is first? Do we grow and then find opportunity? Or does opportunity present itself, and in the process of exploring and pursuing, we grow? If we choose not to take up an opportunity, haven’t we also grown in that choice, too? So many points to consider.
There are a few certainties in my life. My loving husband and his positive spirit are intertwined with my personal growth. My beautiful children have grown into caring adults and grow more wonderful every day – a completely objective observation, and my company’s growth, which is a great source of pride. I say so with gratitude to my teams, the founders, and of our wonderful customers.
Continued growth is essential to life, or at least my life. So much of my growth as has been shaped and has happened in this fabulous town of Ridgefield. The schools, the arts, the kindhearted townspeople, the history, the beautiful environment, the connection to nature all combine to make growth and opportunity as pleasant as can be. As Rodier Flowers moves into its new and expanded space at 381 Main Street, I am reminded that it is a blessing to live and do business here.
May you find the same. Wishing you much growth and opportunity, with smooth sailing, sunny skies, and a light breeze at your back.
All the best~
Mary