Bloom where you're planted

A few weeks ago I splurged and purchased a couple of amaryllis plants.

One of them had some leaves which had been clipped back. (on right above)

 And here one little bloom said hello!

 With 3 others right behind...and a hook formed from a hanger to keep the stalk vertical.

But look what those leaves on the other plant are doing...no bloom stalk, just leaves and more leaves!

 Now there are two!

I got tired of seeing leaves, leaves and more leaves.  There's a flower bud started, but apparently this plant has the wrong message.  So clip clip, snip snip, and the leaves are cut back again.  What do I have to lose, I think?

And now there are 4 blooms.  And notice the correct size that leaves are coming along.  This plant knows the order in which things are supposed to happen.

Today's quote:

Every morning is like a new reincarnation into this world. Let us take it then for what it is and live each moment anew.

Paul Brunton