[TYLN] Lesson from an Alstroemeria Stem - Strength and Beauty in Bonding Together

Published: Mon, 10/07/19

Treasure Your Life Now eZine
October 7, 2019
Vol. 15 - Issue 7 - formerly Picture to Ponder 

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TODAY'S PHOTO - plus another whose story I'll share in the next issue

Purple alstroemeria clump of 5
Purple Alstroemeria against a black backdrop to bring out the colors

THE STORY -
In looking for a photo to feature in an issue several years ago, a bouquet of Alstroemeria flowers that I had purchased from a local supermarket caught my attention. Of the several photos I took, I wrote that I was attracted by the rhythmic motion that I saw in this particular view.

I continued on stating that the central flower had a subtle inspiring upbeat to it with the one noticeable curved stamen. I offered it then and now to cheer you on to a great week. 

As I looked closely at the flowers, I noticed, at the time, that each of the flowers needed the other to hold them together.  I stopped my writing to go look all of the six stems of alstroemeria, in two different arrangements, that were gracing our home then.

Each single stem had five flowers on it. Wow! I'd been buying and enjoying alstroemeria for years and I'd never paid close enough attention to notice this. One strong stem with five parts creates the statement.

And, as I write now, over 13 plus years later, and look at alstroemeria, coincidentally in a vase on my table now,  I realized that I totally forgot that observation.

SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
Who or where in your life are the people or projects holding together the significant parts?

Although the components might be at different stages of opening, as the flowers above, can you see the importance of each to the whole?

Also, are there things or people in your life that you really appreciate and may, simply, be taking for granted?

I also invite you to stop, look closely at the people or situations from many angles and see what new you might find, something you may never have seen before.

I then invite you to communicate with those whom you've been taking for granted. Express your appreciation and whatever else you noticed.

ALSO HAVE YOU SEEN...?
I'm wondering, have I ever invited you to visit my online gallery with a sampling of all the different variations of art I've produced: Fantasy Landscapes and Photographs and Photo/Drawings in many different categories. If not, I invite you to visit (tap/click on) Sheila's Gallery.

NEXT ISSUE -

More Alstroemeria - Totally Different Story -
Overcoming Resistance/Results

White and Purple Alstroemeria Blended using Photoshop Elements
If you can't wait and want to read the story now, tap/click on the image to see the issue in the archives.

COMMENTS - 
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Sheila
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