These pictures I took last Sunday at the Minnetrista Cultural Center gardens help to remind me of the uniqueness and beauty contained in each of us.
And that beauty is at its most powerful, most real, most visible when we embrace who we are, fully and without judgment, without fear.
It is something I have had to learn, living for so long surrounded by those who wanted their version of me. Never allowed to even explore what my version might be.
And now, slowly and only recently, I am putting that together. The result? Acceptance and appreciation of myself and who I am.
And confusion at those in my life who allow fear to limit their ability to see it. Going forward without them, hoping one day they catch up.
For it is certainly time to bloom.
And to those of you reading this that have helped me realize this, there is a flower representing each of you above, my Legion of Blooms. Some of you know how much you mean to me, some are starting to discover it. The comments I leave you, the words spoken and emailed, those are me being me, and you appreciating that never stops amazing me. So thank you, deeply.
And because this post made me a bit teary...you are all the beautiful flowers above, and I am happy Mr. Turtle, head in the clouds, waiting for rain he is eternally hopeful will come.
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Tulis commentsHey Fred, that was really quite beautiful. It's nice to know you're working on discovery and expression, its really hard to go there without the judgment or the expectations that we all have. But it's an admirable goal!
ReplyWhat was that last shot? It's very cool.
lovely flowers my dear !
ReplyAww, that is some beautiful imagery and writing! Beautiful blooms in each of us...I like that comparison
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Thanks, Peeber. That shot is a sculpture in front of the cultural center. It reminds me a bit of a globe and, since my blooms are planted all around the world, seemed extra appropriate.
ReplyAs are you, sweetie :) Thanks for coming by.
ReplyFew blooms more lovely than you, dear :) Thanks so much.
Replywooow! very nice roses!
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very nice pics
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Thank you gorgeous one :)
ReplyThanks so much and wonderful to have you stop by :)
ReplyWhat a lovely post. Beautiful photos and lovely words.
Replyxoxoxo
Thank you so much, sweet and lovely one. Fun to blog when inspired :)
ReplyLove your words, and wow - those flower pictures are beautiful!~ *_*
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Those pics are absolutely gorgeous!! I love flowers so much!
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Wow! Hi Lucie. Always so exciting when you stop by. Such a fun and lovely lady.
ReplyA cool new blog to follow. Ladies--lots of cool beauty tips and reviews here. I'm following it because it is very well written.
ReplyBeautiful roses...beautiful prose..s. ;) Really gorgeous photos.
ReplyThank you so much! And thanks for hosting the blog hop. Fun to put myself out there a bit. My dream would be to have a few more folks visit but trying to do it with my own style so we'll see. Right now, I just have some of the best readers anywhere and that is plenty good enough.
ReplyI am a beautiful legion this is such a sentimental post. Me love. Rick they are beautiful and I have come to learn flowers/pictures speak so much. They are like silent screamers
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Beauty is tucked into every corner of this world, just sometimes the challenge is to slow down and see it. You are a beautiful legion indeed, dear. Never forget it :)
ReplyThe sculpture is really nice but your text is beautiful, Mr turtle. You actually like a flower opening slowly and soon showing a;ll her beauty to the whole world ;-) xxx
ReplyYou are so sweet. What an amazing comment. Would so love to have more people in my life like you. What a gorgeous and kind lady you are :)
ReplyIt would be so lovely to hear from you. I promise to respond either here or on your blog.