Once there were two blueberry bushes. They were brothers, as they had been purchased and planted in a couple’s backyard at the same time. Although planted in different plots of land, they were both watered, fed, and nurtured alike. Yet, both bushes grew quite differently.

The first blueberry bush was extremely focused. It wasn’t so concerned with growing big and green as it was being productive. It dug its roots deep into the plot of land, and worked to produce fruit. As a result, the bush grew slowly, but gave bushels of sweet fruit to the couple. They, in turn, praised the bush for its accomplishments, and enjoyed sharing the fruits of its labor.

The second blueberry bush chose to branch out and explore. It grew long branches with shiny green leaves that shot out in all directions in an attempt to break through its boundaries. It quickly showed promise of great size and beauty. The bush also produced sweet fruit, but in smaller abundance than his brother. The couple enjoyed the fruit and beauty of the bush, and praised its accomplishments.

All who visited the couple remarked on the brothers, noting that although they were remarkably different, they were loved and appreciated equally for their own gifts.