So timely! I attended a silent retreat and our theme was Weeds <3 The other thing I have learned is that a weed is only a weed if we label it as such. <3 Sometimes what is perceived as a weed by one is a glorious field of flowers by another; example ragweed or golden rod: some, like my mother are horribly allergic. others like me see the beauty in the pull to bees and butterflies. I realize this is a literal example, so I'll share a metaphorical one as well: as for me, my focus on many things can be viewed as a "weed" scattered or it can be viewed as a gift in flexibility and adaptation.
Yes to the release of any judgement on self or other and yes to removing those weeds that hinder the growth needed to flourish. Thank you for another timely article and exactly what I needed to hear!
On Sep 21, 2017 Kristin Pedemonti wrote:
So timely! I attended a silent retreat and our theme was Weeds <3 The other thing I have learned is that a weed is only a weed if we label it as such. <3 Sometimes what is perceived as a weed by one is a glorious field of flowers by another; example ragweed or golden rod: some, like my mother are horribly allergic. others like me see the beauty in the pull to bees and butterflies. I realize this is a literal example, so I'll share a metaphorical one as well: as for me, my focus on many things can be viewed as a "weed" scattered or it can be viewed as a gift in flexibility and adaptation.
Yes to the release of any judgement on self or other and yes to removing those weeds that hinder the growth needed to flourish. Thank you for another timely article and exactly what I needed to hear!