I had to cut the branch today. The buds were falling to the ground. I knew I had ruined months of growth and daily nourishment, though I hoped for recovery. During my morning routine of checking my prized orchid which I had coaxed into re-blooming, not an easy feat as many of you know, I…
Category: Personal Growth
Seasons Of You
Plant Your Seeds As summer breezes turn toward morning freezes, autumn coolness mediates as a somber reflection of the year that has been lived before it. We now have a moment to ask ourselves, what seeds did we plant early in the year that have grown into fruit ready for harvest or a field of…
The Nature of You
“The difference between a flower and weed is a judgment.” Unknown As I stumbled upon the most delicate flower on the end of a weed stem, I realized, once again, beauty is found in the most unlikely places. At times we wander, even feeling lost in this world. But recognizing that we all have a…
Birds Fly in the Rain
Birds fly in the rain. Their joy is contagious. Outside my window, one enjoys a meal at a bird feeder as he rests for a moment. Another perches on the wrought iron fence as his coat deflects the torrential downpour. They sing in the rain and we can too. It is from here, I share…
Garden of Hope
What is the story you are telling yourself today? Are you facing anxiety because of a job that sucks life’s energy out of you? Do you feel stuck in a bad relationship? Or are you facing a difficult health decision? Do your steps feel heavier as each day of the week passes? You may…