I had to stop to take pictures of these flowers. They are growing wild and free along the side of the road. In gravel. One in particular seemed to be reaching out to say, “Hello.” Actually, by zooming in, there are a few reaching toward the road as if to say, “Hello, I am here.” I wonder how many thousands of people pass them by without even noticing.
I feel that sometimes in life we are so focused on something that we miss what is right in front of us. I have felt that more this week as the temperature drops, and the season of summer is showing signs of ending.
The choice of where the seed ended up during germination might have seemed like happenstance. No matter. The flower decided the purpose of its life was to bring beauty for a season.
I like that. In fact, when I get out in nature, I notice a theme that aligns with all this discussion around beauty.
Another picture I want to share is from a friend (Katrina McGillvry) who has given me permission to use it here. I don’t know about you, but my soul is touched – sparked – ignited – just by looking at the photo.
I was part of a singing group in my teen years, and one of the women wrote a song based on Psalm 19 – “the firmament shows forth the handiwork of God.”
And truly that is what we are. This beauty that I talk about is exactly that. The radiance that is within us that many of us hide from the world.
But back to my flower picture – can you imagine if this flower said, “Gee, no one is noticing me.” Or wondered, “Why am I way over here when there are others over there in that lush land?” So, my question for you this week is this: Is your inner beauty the result of someone ‘noticing’ you? Or is your value based on being noticed? Hmm… reflect on these questions, and then share your thoughts in the Comment Box below.
Until next time, this is me…helping you…Spark Yr Beauty!