Plants—and simply observing them—always seem to put me in a reflective space. I have a special love for peace lilies for many reasons, one of them being that they always seem to teach me something. The lesson today came from a peace lily my aunts bought me after my mother’s funeral. I have kept it ever since. This peace lily is the biggest I’ve ever owned. At one time it was so full and vibrant, but over time I began to notice the leaves turning brown. I found myself pruning it more often...