I bought a Bonsai Tree at a Bookstore

My dad had gotten book vouchers for Borders bookstore earlier this month. We finally made the trip there for some book shopping. My initial plan was to buy a journal, which I was to use as a planner. However, after looking around, I decided against it. The journals were way too pricey and I could have gotten cheaper ones elsewhere. As a result, I was sauntering down the book aisles aimlessly.   Towards the end of the ‘shopping’ experience, I was stuck between getting Investing for Dummies and a mini Bonsai kit. My motivations behind the book are clear. I have an interest in investments. What about the Bonsai? What benefit could it possibly bring? One word, peace. I was feeling inner turmoil and wanted to calm my mind. Though I’m aware that...