Bloom...

As I stepped outside my front door this morning I saw a reminder... "Bloom where your planted" (and stop pulling up the roots to check how your doing)!

Comfort...

The hummingbird drinks

The bee hums a rhythmic tune

and nature offers comfort

I was in need of comfort this morning and when you walk out in my back yard my Rose of Sharon tree is in full bloom. As I stepped out the door, I saw several humming birds and bees enjoying the flowers on my tree. I couldn't help but smile and I found comfort in the beauty!

Mimosa...

This is the season for the Mimosa Tree to be in bloom. With it's beautiful flowers and fragrant smell... the memories rush in. Many a summer my sister and I spent in Florida where my dads family was from. And that is where I was introduced to the awesome Mimosa Tree. I just thought the flowers were so pretty and delicate, and the leaves were light in texture. It kind of has a lingering smell like the honeysuckle, you can smell it from a distance. The Mimosa tree will always make me smile.

Blooming...

"Bloom Where Your Planted"

I've been inspired by natural a lot lately and today as I was bending down to observe a small creek, I was reminded of "bloom where your planted."  I saw random plants growing in the most unusual places and water finding a way to keep going despite the obstacles in its way. But it was all so beautiful and I thought, "my life is not all that I would like it to be, but I'm still growing ( blooming) and finding a way, despite what I see as obstacles in my life."