Layered Histories

A chipped flagstone hints at how even careful cultivation yields something beyond initial intention. Every path becomes less about where one *meant* to go than a demonstration of choices made in response to the garden’s own drift—a negotiation with what flourishes unexpectedly. This understanding acknowledges that agency isn't simply exerted, but emerges through ongoing interaction and acceptance of unforeseen effects; value accrues not just from deliberate action, but also from how we respond to its consequences over time.