Lovely Julia... and maybe it’s not as hard work as we all think? Perhaps we just “allow” the April showers to wash away those pesky weeds that block the “seeds of joy” that “already exists” in each one of us. Perhaps less “weeding” and more “forgiving”? Once we get into the practice of forgiving (ourselves & others) our joyful seeds may germinate in ways we can’t even imagine. All the “greats”teach forgiveness. Perhaps it’s time for mankind to finally learn...
This is great wisdom Clark thank you so much. I love the thought of "allow" April showers to wash away those pesky weeds. Yes forgive such a gift we give ourselves.
Oh I like this! "Weeds are flowers in the wrong place!" LOL This conversation with you all has me thinking an edit to this poem is a good idea. :) Love this space.
I would only add that it's also important to understand weeds - sometimes, even the weeds blossom into beautiful flowers that help the bees and birds... I guess I'm speaking from experience that life becomes too stressful when we're trying to clear all the weeds and forget the vital role some of them may play in our life...
Thank you Jack for this wisdom! Great point and you have me thinking. Enjoy your day and thank you for reading and chiming in. I love what everyone has to offer.
Just a further note, most people consider dandelions a weed, but consider this…they are quite possibly the most nutrionally-dense plant on the planet, and yet people spend a lot of money each year to drench them in chemicals. It's a good example of what we consider weeds vs. what's beneficial...
Yes, I won't rant about these chemicals here. We love the dandelions and let them grow and grow all over were we live. :) The yellow is gorgeous and makes me smile. It's sad that others don't feel the same.
Btw, I just happened to listen to Dr.Mark Hyman’s latest podcast with David Asprey who discusses a “forgiveness “ technique in the last 10 minutes of the hour podcast (Doctors Farmacy). I found it fascinating and doable.
Lovely Julia... and maybe it’s not as hard work as we all think? Perhaps we just “allow” the April showers to wash away those pesky weeds that block the “seeds of joy” that “already exists” in each one of us. Perhaps less “weeding” and more “forgiving”? Once we get into the practice of forgiving (ourselves & others) our joyful seeds may germinate in ways we can’t even imagine. All the “greats”teach forgiveness. Perhaps it’s time for mankind to finally learn...
This is great wisdom Clark thank you so much. I love the thought of "allow" April showers to wash away those pesky weeds. Yes forgive such a gift we give ourselves.
I agree! Forgive is essential! Forgive and forget!
Well but don't forget so much that you fall for the abuse again and again.
Forgive but be wise.
Thank you Claudette! xoxo "Forgive but be wise" I love this
A great metaphor, Julie! I’ve been in the garden a lot recently - I’ve been trying to remind myself that weeds are just flowers in the wrong place! 🤣
Oh I like this! "Weeds are flowers in the wrong place!" LOL This conversation with you all has me thinking an edit to this poem is a good idea. :) Love this space.
Well, like anything else really, I suppose it all depends on which lenses we view them through. Today I'm clearly feeling optimistic! 🌱
You're so true about that! And YAY to your optimism. :)
I would only add that it's also important to understand weeds - sometimes, even the weeds blossom into beautiful flowers that help the bees and birds... I guess I'm speaking from experience that life becomes too stressful when we're trying to clear all the weeds and forget the vital role some of them may play in our life...
Thank you Jack for this wisdom! Great point and you have me thinking. Enjoy your day and thank you for reading and chiming in. I love what everyone has to offer.
I'm also enjoying the comments...
Just a further note, most people consider dandelions a weed, but consider this…they are quite possibly the most nutrionally-dense plant on the planet, and yet people spend a lot of money each year to drench them in chemicals. It's a good example of what we consider weeds vs. what's beneficial...
Yes, I won't rant about these chemicals here. We love the dandelions and let them grow and grow all over were we live. :) The yellow is gorgeous and makes me smile. It's sad that others don't feel the same.
This is really good advice!!! Love this!!
Hi Faith, Thank you so much for reading and I've found it to be helpful in my life...some weeds do longer serve us or are outdated. :)
Btw, I just happened to listen to Dr.Mark Hyman’s latest podcast with David Asprey who discusses a “forgiveness “ technique in the last 10 minutes of the hour podcast (Doctors Farmacy). I found it fascinating and doable.
Oh thank you for this! I haven't listened to his podcast in awhile so I will be sure to listen today. Thank you for letting me know. :)
Of course. Forgiveness is never easy but I like the method he explains. It resonated with me...
This was a timely post as I head into my garden. Thank you as always, Julie!
Thank you so much for reading Linda and enjoy the garden and clearing the weeds. :)