Moments D121: Second Chances

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This morning I had to stop and admire the second round of roses on a dying rose bush outside my apartment.  (Actually, it’s ONE single rose on the bush this time around.)

It’s not a pretty bush.  It is actually pretty gnarly and dried up looking.  Honestly, I was surprised that it was in bloom again.  (This is the second set of roses this season!)  I’m surprised that without anyone taking care of it, it was able to find enough energy to create such a beautiful flower.  

This got me to thinking about a parallel into life.  It’s not unlike the lives around me.  There are people (myself included) that have gone through phases of feeling gnarly (not in a good way) and dried up.  But there is always something deep down inside pushing us to share the beauty within.  It’s not always easy (especially when you have been ignored and uncared for), but it ALWAYS feels so wonderful to share the beauty.  Even if it is but a single flower.

Moments with stopping to appreciate the flowers.

Moments to reflect.

Moments - D56; Resistance to Change

Why is it that most of us are so resistant to change? I know that I’m a fan of growing, learning and evolving and yet, confronted with major life changes I too fall to the realm of fear.

And yet I have persevered. I have made some big life decisions in the last 8 months and I find I still have a few yet to work through. It’s these few that bring such fear into my world. Fear of choosing the wrong path. Fear of sharing too much. Fear of not sharing enough.

Strip away the fear (which I believe really is at the core of us all - fear and love are the seeds IMHO) and what is left? Opportunity. Opportunity to choose a different path or tweak the one you are on. Opportunity to share with someone new or to dive in deeper with someone close to you. An opportunity to push your boundaries or to snuggle in. Change is a catalyst. It’s the unknown we fear most.

This moment, this insight was inspired by an article shared with me by a new friend. It reminded me to rediscover ME, to appreciate the beauty around me AND the beauty within.

An enlightening moment to remember that “Each small step is a major victory, and a step closer to what is right, to hózhó, Walking in Beauty.”