And when we choose to enjoy the beauty and share it ... Happiness abounds!
(Share it well)
Short story: A couple of months ago, I was outside working in the yard. There was this strange green plant growing happily in the dirt. The vine was fuzzy and looked like a big, overgrown weed. For some reason, I didn't pull it out during my 'weeding rampage'! I remember going in later that night and thinking: I wonder what that plant is - Fiddle-dee-dee weeds weeds weeds ... tomorrow is another day - I'll yank it out in the morning.In all honesty, I forgot about the funky growing madness in the backyard. And I'm so glad I did because just last weekend (while working out in the yard), this crazy looking yard critter turned into a gorgeous flower!
I looked at it and said (out loud) - "Well, look what you've become! Something amazing indeed ..." And it talked back saying: "Thank you for giving me the time and chance to become something wonderful!"
Moral of the story: Pay attention to the people, the plants, and the moments that make up our days - and give it/them a chance to grow and become their greatest possibility! Often times, at first glance, we judge and 'cut things down' before they ever get a chance to grow and flourish! (Ourselves included) ...
PS: Live THIS moment and the next and the next - choose to become! Pay attention to life and it will pay attention to YOU!
7 comments:
Wendy! you style is so genuine! I really enjoy your tweets and your blog. Keep feeding us all with your inspiring message.
A poppy! Beautiful post, words, thoughts, and photography!
You are so wonderful! I just love you! Thanks for the great post.
Great thoughts on plants & allowing things in our lives the space they need to grow & become something great.
On the flip side of that, I also like the quote one of my friends said once, "Watch out for the weeds in your life." Deep thoughts...
PS: Thanks for visiting my blog!
And I'm kicking myself because I used to work for my local library district (I'm a Youth Services Librarian) & we booked great kid performers & storytellers (Jim Gill & Dr. Jean, for example) all the time. Mmmm, next time I visit my library, I'll see if it has any of his CDs.
Very nicely and naturally written.
We have poppies like that one! Can always count on them putting a smile on someone's face. :)
what a wonderful little story! I could totally see it as a children's picture book... :)
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