Saturday, March 29, 2014
The Language of Flowers
Morning is ...well, first there's a full pot of coffee, but on this Saturday morning, with my back door open and the dogs running in and out, it's all about flowers. If you know me already , you know that last summer it was about pumpkins. I had no idea that pumpkins would spread and take over the whole yard! I loved seeing the orange-yellow blooms and then the harvest! But this spring I want to begin with flowers.
"The Language of Flowers", by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, a romantically enchanting novel tells of a young woman growing through the foster-care system and her knowledge of the meanings of flowers. I was so intoxicated by her definition of "moss" not usually associated with floral bouquets as representing maternal love. The roots of moss are not deep but can overtake and flourish. I personally have a wonderful mother and mother-in-law, but for those women who struggle with the reality of estrangement from their mother I find the idea of moss so beautifully encouraging.
I posted a picture of two books; the first being the novel mentioned above and the other a dainty little book that I found at a flea market for 3 dollars. I love looking at all the meanings for each flower and imaging different bouquets that I would send to my loved ones. What struck me though was that Lavender, which I am planting today , has a definition of "distrust". Imagine that! I also will be planting Gladiolas, which by definition are "strength of character". Put the two together and possibly the distrust of character is the one symptom women face. We should never distrust our strength of character but in fact let the lilac color of the lavender wash over us in the pursuit of our strength. I just looked up Lilacs and wait for it... Lilacs are the first emotions of love. Beautiful.
"The Language of Flowers", by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, a romantically enchanting novel tells of a young woman growing through the foster-care system and her knowledge of the meanings of flowers. I was so intoxicated by her definition of "moss" not usually associated with floral bouquets as representing maternal love. The roots of moss are not deep but can overtake and flourish. I personally have a wonderful mother and mother-in-law, but for those women who struggle with the reality of estrangement from their mother I find the idea of moss so beautifully encouraging.
I posted a picture of two books; the first being the novel mentioned above and the other a dainty little book that I found at a flea market for 3 dollars. I love looking at all the meanings for each flower and imaging different bouquets that I would send to my loved ones. What struck me though was that Lavender, which I am planting today , has a definition of "distrust". Imagine that! I also will be planting Gladiolas, which by definition are "strength of character". Put the two together and possibly the distrust of character is the one symptom women face. We should never distrust our strength of character but in fact let the lilac color of the lavender wash over us in the pursuit of our strength. I just looked up Lilacs and wait for it... Lilacs are the first emotions of love. Beautiful.
Today I will think about the Language of Flowers as I begin my spring garden .
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Creative Thursday!
Bookstores intrigue me like no other place. I will stop dead in my tracks even if it's the local Barnes and Noble! One particular day I found this book, "Creative Thursday" and my inspiration overflowed. The author, Marisa Anne writes, "Enter into the spirit of trying" and " We must always be willing to evolve, to be new at something again". So, I set to that idea and started a bit of artwork. Eek...as soon as you say artwork someone asks, "Are you an artist?" Probably one of the hardest questions to answer. No, I don't dare to compare myself to Mary Cassatt or a Canyon Road Gallery Hopeful; but isn't it ok to get some watercolors and just explore? Remember the pack of markers you got in elementary school? Even if you just draw hearts and flowers or dogs and rainbows I bet you will love the feeling. If you are so inclined, explore "mixed media" on the internet and go crazy! Just be creative! No one has to see your work...no judging. Just create!! Create something every Thursday.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Chapter One
Chapter one is probably the most difficult to write. Mostly because I have a perfect idea of where I want to go with this blog but not quite sure of how to get there. So better just to jump in...cute shoes first- and go for it!!
"Authentic" seems to be a catch word lately and I have been focused on personally getting "Authentic". Sarah Ban Breathnach's book, "Simple Abundance," is my source at the moment ( and for the past 13 or so years) to find my "Authentic" self.
It is very true that you can read something over and over again and not recognize the truth you need until the moment you need it. Truth is a word that can be associated to Authentic. To truly become authentic; you must open to the truth. The truth about how you feel about yourself, your family, your friends, your job, your dreams, your fears. Today I want to understand my truth. Today with this blog I hope to become Authentically ME.
"Authentic" seems to be a catch word lately and I have been focused on personally getting "Authentic". Sarah Ban Breathnach's book, "Simple Abundance," is my source at the moment ( and for the past 13 or so years) to find my "Authentic" self.
It is very true that you can read something over and over again and not recognize the truth you need until the moment you need it. Truth is a word that can be associated to Authentic. To truly become authentic; you must open to the truth. The truth about how you feel about yourself, your family, your friends, your job, your dreams, your fears. Today I want to understand my truth. Today with this blog I hope to become Authentically ME.
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