February day 9
Lately the world has been so dark and dreary and it’s hard not to feel such despair and sadness.
So I went outside and found all sorts of plants emerging from the soil, the green tips bursting through the dirt with such power and hope. Then I remember that yes there is hope and the sun comes up each day and the seasons change, the flowers will bloom, the birds will still come to the feeders and life does go on.
Trust in this ability to look for those moments of joy.
Love, February
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    I love orchids. I have several. This one is stunning!!!

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      Same here @ally-le – I’ve discovered they are quite easy to grow and the flowers last a long time. Just having blooms around me helps.

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    Whew! It’s definitely been a tough week, so thank you for the reminder, Jo <3

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      Yes it has been a tough week on so many fronts hasn’t it? Thank goodness the weather has allowed me to go out and actually start working in the dirt, which helps a lot.
      That and of course, dramas…

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        As off-putting and as sarcastic (which, it’s supposed to be) as the say goes, it truly is a good idea to go outside and touch some grass sometimes lol Away from screens and away from whatever else that might be bringing down our physical and mental health, and I agree that it definitely helps!

        LOL I just finished a drama and am slowly– like, sloth speed– starting another one

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    “So I went outside and found all sorts of plants emerging from the soil, the green tips bursting through the dirt with such power and hope.”

    Thank you for this powerful and bright reminder.

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      You are welcome. There have been some deep moments of despair for me and then when I walk out to the mailbox and see bulbs coming out of the ground, well, it sort of ‘grounds’ me to where I am now. Glad you liked the reminder.

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    Wondering what it says about me that all I’ve noticed are the weeds? I’m in a new neighborhood this winter and I don’t think anyone has any bulbs planted.

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      Well at least you noticed them, which means you are looking around. That in itself is good (but I’m one who stops to look at a bee going through a batch of flowers as I’m easily distracted, and always looking for those moments of joy) as it means you are aware!

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