Teaching by Example


Mother Nature is a master teacher.

She shows us by example
how futile it is to hang on to something 
when the time for hanging on has passed.



To blossom when the time is right.



And how to just BE.


Comments

Expat From Hell said…
As I was scrolling down through the writing and the pictures, I expected to find the words "let go" at the end. "Be" was a pleasant, and terribly accurate, surprise. Terrific! EFH
October 24, 2010 at 10:48 AM
A Bit of the Blarney said…
What a lovely reflection! Cathy
October 24, 2010 at 1:14 PM
Eryl said…
She does indeed. I love the idea of just being: if only I was a chrysanthemum.
October 24, 2010 at 4:13 PM
Kim Mailhot said…
the best teacher ! Gorgeous thoughts and photos, Meri !
October 24, 2010 at 8:15 PM
A.Smith said…
Oh what beauty to behold in memories when the time has passed and taken with it the remains of the day...Your photography is acquiring such a serene beauty that makes my spirit good. As hearing from you always does. Hugs from here, always.
October 24, 2010 at 11:31 PM
steven said…
very lovely and insightful. steven
October 25, 2010 at 3:52 AM
rebecca said…
you are a flower.
beautiful and wise.
xoxoxoxox,
rebecca
October 25, 2010 at 8:25 AM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
That's a lesson that has been hard to learn for me. I tend to try to make things happen...and I rarely stand still long enough to just be! ♥
October 25, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Coloring Outside the Lines said…
We should all learn these lessons from Mother Nature. I would love to "just be".
October 26, 2010 at 5:54 AM
deb did it said…
BRAVO! fabulous, and stunning photos!
October 27, 2010 at 4:13 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Astrological Profile

Image
So. . . according to the time and place of my birth, my Sun is in Virgo. My Moon is in Scorpio. My rising sign (Ascendant) is in Aries. I tend toward perfectionism and can be critical, sometimes directing it at others but mostly toward myself. I have emotional depth and when I fall in love, I'm totally committed and expect the same of my Beloved (though my secret fear is betrayal). I like being active and my mind is quick. Knowledge is important to me, as is mastery of things that interest me. I tend to dive into things headfirst and sometimes I let myself go hogwild. . . and wear myself out. And often, once I know as much about something as I need to know, I lose interest and am off to the next shiny thing. What's your profile? (And I know that the good stuff applies, but the bad stuff is just so much bunk.)
Read more