Tag Archives: inspiration

Allium in the Rose Garden

Posted on May 21, 2019 by hernibs

Allium Atropurpureum (Ornamental Garlic) Symbolizes good fortune and prosperity, unity, humility and patience.

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Middle Daughter’s Lovely Yard

Posted on May 20, 2019 by hernibs

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I was a seed searching for a place to root. Carried by turbulent winds to desolate soil I could have withered and dried. Transported by flighty fowl of feelings to distant shores, I may have drowned in oceans of … Continue reading →

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May Flowers

Posted on May 18, 2019 by hernibs

The scent of lilacs always takes me back to the days I walked to school and passed a hedge of lilacs. That perfume lifted my spirits and still does.

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Just Stop

Posted on May 16, 2019 by hernibs

Sit, breathe, listen to sounds you have not heard before. Don’t miss out on the beauty while always searching for more. Breathe wisdom from the silence, healing from the air learn to stop and learn to wait, when nothing more … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Day Hanging Basket

Posted on May 15, 2019 by hernibs

I was thoroughly spoiled for Mother’s Day. I am so very blessed.

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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on May 14, 2019 by hernibs

Every day, each of us makes decisions that determine the direction in which our lives will move. No one, no matter how wise, how highly principled or experienced, can make the right decision every time. To err is no disgrace. … Continue reading →

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Fullness

Posted on May 13, 2019 by hernibs

Only Emptiness Is Prepared for Fullness ~Richard Rohr

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Where Dreams Can Grow

Posted on May 9, 2019 by hernibs

In your heart, keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go and sheltered so may thrive and grow. ~Louise Driscoll

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The Greening of All Things

Posted on May 7, 2019 by hernibs

The divine photosynthesis that grows everything from within by transforming light into itself ~Hildegard of Bingen [1098–1179] called this viriditas, or the greening of all things, a metaphor for spiritual and physical health, which is visible in the divine word.

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Tulips in the garden

Posted on May 6, 2019 by hernibs

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Kale Flowers

Posted on May 4, 2019 by hernibs

L Last year’s kale has gone to flower and they are delicious. I’m going to use them in salads until they become bitter then the chickens will get them and by then maybe new plants will be up.

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Just Like A Flower

Posted on May 3, 2019 by hernibs

Elderly woman pulling on bright white jacket over green pants and yellow blouse, embarrassed whisper to young friend, “I couldn’t have more colours on could I?” Reassured, “You look just like a flower!” ©1995 Sharron R. McMillan

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Happy May Bouquet

Posted on May 1, 2019 by hernibs

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Dirty Fingernails

Posted on April 27, 2019 by hernibs

There is no joy weeding with gloves on. I need to get my hands into the dirt feel it’s cool moisture, the scent of green on my skin. No gardener worth a seed would care more for clean fingernails. ©1993 … Continue reading →

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