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

Haiku My Heart: Basho for Bonnie

Image
Bonnie of Original Art Studio recently bashed what she refers to as pseudo-haiku , saying she refuses to leave comments on blogs that post them. She says, "A haiku true to its original form  should contain  a seasonal reference, not be subjective,  and contain a line that juxtaposes in clear  contrast to the other two. " `  She goes on, "Rarely do blog-posted haiku  even meet one of the criteria, let alone all three." So this week, I'm posting a haiku  from one of the masters. Does this haiku measure up?  "A Fairy Moon and a Lonely Shore" - Matsumoto Print # 39, Matsumoto Do, Ltd. Tokyo thought to be pre-1915 Japanese woodcut print Autumnal full moon the tides slosh and foam coming in - Bashö Haiku My Heart
Read more

Haiku My Heart: May the Fourth Be With You

Image
Haiku My Heart i invite you to imagine living in peace one day at a time I have to admit that I'm finding it hard to celebrate the birthday of my country having declared its independence from Mother England, when the country was founded on institutionalized slavery, the idea that white men were created equal but but black men were less than and women weren't even considered. We tend to glorify the "all men are created equal" phrase without looking at the reality. We can do better. We must.
Read more