Having recently left the seminary, a young man, Patrick Brennan, is trying to decide what path to take in life. As is the proverb states, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear, he meets a mentor, a Japanese gardener, who guides him on this journey of discovery to an awareness of his talents and skills that will lead to the next step in his life's journey. Filled with wisdom and through conversations, Patrick comes to realize that all experiences both positive and negative can be useful and that seeds planted and nurtured can bloom into meaningful life.