Our family enjoyed a beautiful houseplant for over thirty years. It had stayed with us through1 years and good times, pain and joy. I had never thought of 2 it.
However, two weeks ago, we3 some changes in its leaves, which began to lose color. We watered and looked after it4 . There was no hope of5 for the plant. We finally picked a few almost dead leaves and6 replanting them in another small pot.
What7 us was that these leaves planted in the new place grew strong. In order to know the reason why the houseplant died, we dug the dead plant out of the pot. Then, it became8 to us that its roots were in disorder, completely tangling up(缠绕). Our once-beautiful plant died because it grew out of its environment. We now realized that it became root-bound and had no more room for their roots to grow in its pot.
People can become root-bound, too. Those who9 personal growth or development often want to make10 that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness. However, they more often find they outgrow their environment and want to11 . Their view becomes wider and they need12 environment to live in. They need people who will make 13 for their growth. If they cannot be14 , some problems are sure to appear.
So if your new-found growth causes you to give up the old ways, you may need to 15 you are bigger now, and need to have a bigger stage for personal growth or development.
