I’m talking about the giant water lilies that dominate sections of the Paraguay River. Now, after being nearly eradicated due to human interference, the massive lily pads are making a comeback ...

Water lilies should only be grown in still or very slow-moving water ... In spring, return them to the water. Large, flat lily pads are an iconic image for a pond, but the scene needs height.

if you’re going through a season of life when you’re just keeping your head above water—like taking care of a newborn baby or aging parent, for example—it's okay to pause on a lily pad.