Thank you for sharing your why so wonderfully. I can so relate to forgetting 'why' I went ahead and planted seeds for possibly collecting their seeds and forgetting what the plan/why was. Your writing stirs me in a wake-up! sort of way and I so appreciate that. And so beautifully expressed!
Thanks so much, Sandy! Isn't it funny how easy it is to lose track of our whys? I'm glad I'm not the only one, we'll just retrace our steps together :)
That is so true, Pamela, great point! I've been thinking a lot lately about timing. Because those times when life calls us to do other things can feel like giving up. But timing isn't just about the activity we're doing at the moment - timing is full of waiting periods for things that are yet future. I realize I need to appreciate the waiting-timing, the shifting-timing, the doing-other-things-timing, for it's own sake as well :)
I had to let go of my annual trip to Eastport this summer and my garden but in the wake of that I finally got out walking by myself and that was a gift. At first giving up both were such a let down. For me it is all about adjusting to what I am capable of doing on a few different levels. Everything happens for a reason. We just don’t always see that in the midst.
I’m sad to hear that, but happy for your steps forward! I’m definitely in a season of adjusting to my capabilities rn as well, mid-life, yeesh. I knew it was coming, but it’s a new reality when it actually arrives 🤣 I hope we’ll get to link up in Eastport on some future summer trip of yours!💕
I like your point about Amazement, Sydney. So much of what we see in Nature almost compels those of us that observe and appreciate it, to declare and share it as best we can. It could be a bird, a leaf, wildlife, or even the way sunlight glints off a spider's web.
I could ask ‘Why are people so concerned about neatness?’ Are there other creatures that have to have everything’ just so’? Your garden sounds perfect in its ‘messiness’! But I love where your mind has wandered. I suspect it is good for all of us to look beyond the daily trivialities to remind ourselves of what truly matters, of ‘our whys’. A lovely read. Thanks so much.
🤣So true, Beth! For me, my main concern with weeds this year was things getting choked out. Grass hit us on a new level this season, and I could barely seem to keep it peeled back far enough to give the perennials breathing room and let the annuals get to seed. 🙄 Next year, probably more mulch, probably more weeding, probably happier plants!🤣
Thank you for sharing your why so wonderfully. I can so relate to forgetting 'why' I went ahead and planted seeds for possibly collecting their seeds and forgetting what the plan/why was. Your writing stirs me in a wake-up! sort of way and I so appreciate that. And so beautifully expressed!
Thanks so much, Sandy! Isn't it funny how easy it is to lose track of our whys? I'm glad I'm not the only one, we'll just retrace our steps together :)
Sometimes life calls us to do other things. I can so relate Sydney. Beautiful writing, as always. A lovely read.
That is so true, Pamela, great point! I've been thinking a lot lately about timing. Because those times when life calls us to do other things can feel like giving up. But timing isn't just about the activity we're doing at the moment - timing is full of waiting periods for things that are yet future. I realize I need to appreciate the waiting-timing, the shifting-timing, the doing-other-things-timing, for it's own sake as well :)
I had to let go of my annual trip to Eastport this summer and my garden but in the wake of that I finally got out walking by myself and that was a gift. At first giving up both were such a let down. For me it is all about adjusting to what I am capable of doing on a few different levels. Everything happens for a reason. We just don’t always see that in the midst.
I’m sad to hear that, but happy for your steps forward! I’m definitely in a season of adjusting to my capabilities rn as well, mid-life, yeesh. I knew it was coming, but it’s a new reality when it actually arrives 🤣 I hope we’ll get to link up in Eastport on some future summer trip of yours!💕
Oh, this is just lovely, Sydney! It's such a timely reminder about what's really important - It's attitude and intention, the why, not the what.
Thanks so much, Sarah! Yes, well said, the why, not the what 💕
I like your point about Amazement, Sydney. So much of what we see in Nature almost compels those of us that observe and appreciate it, to declare and share it as best we can. It could be a bird, a leaf, wildlife, or even the way sunlight glints off a spider's web.
Thank you, Neil! I'm grateful that you're compelled to share the wonderful nature moments, too :)
Awe ❤️☺️
Thank you, Dee!
Beautiful writing, Sydney. Thank you for sharing your meditations on amazement with us.
Thanks so much, Heidi, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!💕
I could ask ‘Why are people so concerned about neatness?’ Are there other creatures that have to have everything’ just so’? Your garden sounds perfect in its ‘messiness’! But I love where your mind has wandered. I suspect it is good for all of us to look beyond the daily trivialities to remind ourselves of what truly matters, of ‘our whys’. A lovely read. Thanks so much.
🤣So true, Beth! For me, my main concern with weeds this year was things getting choked out. Grass hit us on a new level this season, and I could barely seem to keep it peeled back far enough to give the perennials breathing room and let the annuals get to seed. 🙄 Next year, probably more mulch, probably more weeding, probably happier plants!🤣