Thoughts
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Live Slow
Our world moves so fast. It has become so easy to be impatient and short-tempered towards people for being certain ways, but can we really? Deep down we all know we need to change systematically. Our society has engrained this fast living, “go-go-go” mentality, which leaves us wanting more and more, and instantaneously. What I say to that is to take some time to relax, sit back, and be one with yourself. We need it as a society, we owe ourselves to it. Children know how to live, maybe we can learn from them. They are so happy because they tend to follow their hearts and do what they love.…
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The Philodendron Birkin
My favorite thing about repotting a plant is seeing how much it has grown inside of its current pot. Today I had the privilege of repotting and propagating one of my favorite plants – a Philodendron Birkin. If you have been on my blog and read my previous posts, you would know that I see a lot of symbolism and crossover between life and nature. Certainly, this Birkin was ready to be put into a new pot since it had a lot of bound root. I propagated the Birkin and it ultimately went from one plant to four smaller ones. What this tells me is that as humans, when we…
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People and Plants
People are like plants. We thrive based on different needs. Water a plant too much, and it might die; water a plant too little and it might wither away… So what is the answer then you may ask? The answer lies in studying and knowing a person. The power of treating and caring for others in a way they will understand is paramount. People who feel appreciated, loved, and cared for will always show up. This is one of the many basic secrets of life. [s.t.]
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The Rise and Fall of Society
In order to have a rise, there must be a fall. I mean think about it, this has been seen countless times in history. People rise in adversity and the challenges that are endured in one’s own life. Life will always have its ups and downs, just like a heartbeat. I think most of us can see that the world has fallen face first. However, because of the law of life, there will be a rise. I cannot wait to be a part of that. We all have a choice to be a part of the rise and be change we want to see. If we truly believe and continue…
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Can’t Wait …
I can’t wait until we can all gather together again. I can’t wait to worship and sing at the church again. I can’t wait to feel normal again… But until then, I will respect those who may not be able to handle an illness as I may… I will put my life on halt so that others can have a chance at their life You see … we are all on this journey together, we must work together. It’s not just about me, its about we. [s.t.]
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Patience
Do you ever have moments where you are applying so much tension to something, and on another end it doesn’t seem to budge? For example when something is stuck, you keep pulling and pulling at it but it won’t budge. Life is always throwing scenarios at us and I tend to see these moments as tests for practicing patience. I find this example, literally or figuratively, is very prevalent in many aspects of my life. From conversations, to situations, patience is something I have found myself practicing a lot more lately. We cannot control what happens to us, however, what we can control is how we react to things. Life…
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Nothing Is Inherently, Bad?
Nothing is bad. Everything happens for a reason in life. Life is a lesson, and everyday we are given a lesson. If we are open to being taught, we can take value from what we experience day by day. If we just accept what is, and see what we can learn from the situations we are given, our lives may enhance. If we keep an open mind, we can get more out of life. The power of the mind is so strong simply if we allow ourselves to activate it. I am in no way saying we need to avoid sadness, or that situations that are bad, aren’t bad. My…