Here's a rose from last summer. This one did its living in mom and dad's garden. I came across the image when I was searching through some SMS cards for some images I had captured in North Carolina at Christmas. Finding this delicate beauty stopped me in my tracks. Looking it over, I got to thinking how much has changed since last summer. Every beautiful moment passes as swiftly and subtly as a breath. Life offers no guarantees. All we can do is show up, day after day, and hope for a little love and sunshine and goodness.
Today's Flowers
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I thought it was: show up, tell the truth, not worry about the consequences. And most important is the show up, even for ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of another, we are not judged by how much we are loved, but rather by how much we love. If we show up with an open heart, we snow up with love...it is our job. And if it was not returned....that is out of our control.
This bit of delicate pink makes one want to show up. It won't be as long as it has been. You gotta show up daily so you won't miss out on anything.
ReplyDeleteI love the old fashioned roses. I think they are more beautiful because they are not so perfectly shaped and they have a fragrance.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty rose, so lovely.
ReplyDeletePretty picture-thoughtful words : )
ReplyDelete(did you see-the coast of NC got snow-lots of snow-like 6 inches)
how true and there is always beauty to be found in life despite the seasons...
ReplyDeleteSuch a wise post and a beautiful flower. Thanks Sandy. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and wise sentiments, I agree with you, all we have is our present moment in time without guarantees, but nevertheless with hope.;)
ReplyDeleteLovely flower to match your lovely words...
xoxo
Such a delicate one! Wise and very true sentiments as always, Sandy, and as always, just the thought I need to start my day! And I hope your day is as beautiful as your post! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
What a beautiful rose! And I loved your words!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rose!
ReplyDeleteYes every day is a blessing and a rosy rose is a rose that's rosy in ones heart repose lol
ReplyDeleteA lovely bloom and hue... L
ReplyDeleteWord an photo makes for a perfect post my friend.
ReplyDeletePretty rose and lovely words.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
beautiful ROSE!
ReplyDeleteMy flower contribution, have a great week ahead!
Mmm...I can smell the glorious fragrance through the monitor...
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and yes it can all change in a blink. :(
ReplyDeleteLovely rose, so delicate, really enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteSo true. Pure and simple like this blossom.
ReplyDeleteyour words always ring true with what' s on my mind and heart , Sandy.
ReplyDeleteEsta cor lilás é linda!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Such beautiful words.
ReplyDeleteHave a great days ahead.
xo
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