Sunday, July 13, 2014

Barleria Repens

The Red Barleria is a pretty unusual bloom. I love the way the bud creeps out from between 2 leaves. Guess that's where its other name The Coral Creeper came about. 

Facing tough challenges... feeling a little blue as I am out of my comfort zone... still determined to pull through with flying colors...and I came across this saying:

"Be like a flower:  Be open, frank, equal, generous, and kind."

Be open to all that surrounds the flower; where there is sunshine, rain, wind, and air...  as I radiate joy and beauty.  I can exert a spontaneous influence...

Be frank, from within and in depths... in life and death... for all flows naturally and in due time.

Let there be equality where every single soul may enjoy the flower's beauty and fragrance.

Be generous, without restriction or reserve. Ever wonder how a flower mysteriously gives out its personal perfume of Nature? How it sacrifices entirely for our pleasure? And for those who truly believes in its magic, it reveals the beauty and secrets of life itself.

Kindness is shown with much tenderness, sweetness, and love. When you enjoy the beauty of a flower, happiness will fill your heart and soul. There will be gratefulness to Mother Nature...

Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change - Bob Kerrey -
Kind hearts are the gardens
Kind thoughts are the roots
Kind words are the blossoms
Kind deeds are the fruits
(19th century rhyme)
Looking at my pot of Red Barleria, I am reminded that this tough period of my life is just a passing phase.  I see buds hiding between 2 leaves,  coincides to my exact feelings. My goal is to have emotional positivity. I want to bloom beautiful and bright red.  Passionate, Strong, yet Compassionate.  I trust it will all be okay eventually.  I know it will be. 

You can, you should, and if you are brave enough to start, YOU WILL - Stephen King -