To know how a simple thing that I did one morning before Thanksgiving--writing a poem--would prompt another to ask my permission to post it on her blog, is--well, humbling. Not because I am the person who wrote the poem, and not because I wanted 15 minutes of fame (although all bloggers know, 15 minutes can't hurt!). Mostly because it is a sign that our words have consequences--and we bloggers are in a position where we can do a lot of positive things with them!
With our words, we can turn a muddy plot into a blooming, living garden of color and much-needed nourishment for the soul. I'm trying to turn mud into color every day, even when I don't feel like it. Believe me, when I wrote that post (with the poem) I wasn't feeling all that great. I certainly didn't feel grateful. But I wanted to feel that way! And soon after writing it, I started to get in touch with all that I'm grateful for. Saying something positive is sometimes a challenge, especially when we don't 'feel' like it. But like many things in life, if we make the effort to do things, we often start to feel better afterwards.
(Amaryllis ) Photo by Jan Doble
I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here, though...because virtually every one of you passionate garden bloggers already knows this! I became a garden blogger because I love gardens, gardening, flowers, digging, dirt, growing things, planting seeds (you all can relate, I'm sure). What I've found is a big blogging garden filled with gentle, kind souls. Each and every soul, a petal. Our petals, all connected together, form one gorgeous flower...with inexplicable beauty--both outside--and within!
The Spirit of the Season is upon us. I can feel it when I read your words and when I see your photos. Let's try to remember this feeling, and act on it, all year long!
Oh Jan, what nice things you always say! I truly meant what I said about that poem. It just speaks to me in so many ways. It's just exactly how I feel (and many others as well, I'm sure) and as I said, it's just too good NOT to share!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a warm spirit and it shows in what you write here. You truly have a gift and I'm so happy to see you using it. I'm sure The One who gave it to you is pleased as well. :-)
By the way, how did you know that the Amaryllis is my favorite flower and that I have a gazillion of them? ;-)
ReplyDeleteOkay, so a gazillion is exaggerating, but someday I might! LOL!
Very wise words, and as you say, not always easy to do, but it's certainly something to strive for, every day.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous Amaryllis! I have 2 to plant that my sweet husband brought home for me :)
Thank you Kylee & Kerri. I appreciate that, and Amaryllis are pretty--every year my 80+ yr old neighbor gives me a new one, so I've had quite a few, too.
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ReplyDeleteI have to say that I have enjoyed your blog- this post made my day today. Your words and photos are in inspiration to me.
Oh, Jan, I just saw this post ~ you know how much I love Amaryllis too and this one is spectacular. I love the double (or is it triple) flowers?!!! WOW. And it looks like the white with red stripe that I was trying to find recently! I only had to look on your blog....
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