Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life.
Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall.
Earth teach me courage as the tree which stands all alone.
Earth teach me regeneration as the seed which rises in the spring.
~William Alexander
The earth described in this quote is all around you, It can and will teach many lessons should you take the time to sense and look for them. But will we take the time.
Do we take the time to watch the snow slowly melt away in the shade. It says good bye but promises to return one day.
Do we take the time to look at the leaves that we rake and bag away? The colors we enjoy on that weekend drive but do we pause to hear them crackle under foot and leave their own promise to return one day.
Do we take the time as we prune the tree, pick the apple, and enjoy its fruits. Do we sense the beauty of the forest and its majestic filter of the sunshine as it shines through or the break in the sky that allows the stars to twinkle overhead. We walk past these trees that give so much and they stand alone strong and defiant to the summer winds.
Do we plant the garden, til the ground and weed the lawn and garden with attention to the seasons and how they have prepared the landscapes and soil with such care. We can learn much from nature and the passing of each season we just need to be attentive and take note and heed that this spring has lessons to be learned and fancy to be explored.
Enjoy this spring get dirty in the soil and take note of the life that streams and crawls and burrows all around you. They are enjoying the moment and so should you.
Stay happy
Stay strong
Share a smile
and be grateful
The world laughs and smiles with you : )
Victor Yakin
victoryakin@gmail.com
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