Perpetual Flowers

I have a Herend rose, Waterford daisy and Lalique daffodil beside my home computer keyboard.  They are beautiful and inspirational even without their special meaning.  Their beauty is enhanced because I love each of the givers.  Live flowers bring great temporary joy and perpetual flowers bring great continuing joy.  We all have the opportunity to share various blooms - words, cards, cut flowers from our yards, grocery or florist and art work or works of art.

May we all appreciate the beauty and inspiration perpetually blooming all around us.

Blooming or Withering

I received a beautiful orchid in early January with several lovely open blooms.  It also had 5 or 6 tight kernels on the end of the stalk.  It wasn't immediately obvious if these kernels were budding or withered.  Over the course of the month these buds have opened one by one, adding to the glory of this wonderful plant.  Because the orchid has continued to grow, it has brought new visual delight with each new bloom.

Just as with the orchid, it's not always obvious if we are blooming or withering. Continuous learning, insatiable curiosity and varied interactions allow us to grow and change.