Last weekend our family escaped to our Maine place for some sea air. On Saturday we biked and ate, and napped and ate, and lolled around some more…it was decadent. And the next day for Father’s Day we went out for brunch on the waterfront, topped off with a leisurely stroll along the beach before heading back home to Massachusetts.
During our beach walk we came across several bushes bursting with pink blossoms (I think they’re beach roses). And actually, thinking back I remember that it was the strong, sweet fragrance of the blossoms that first drew me in to stop and enjoy. The air around these bushes was heavily perfumed with the smell of roses mixed with salty sea air. All of this lushness definitely awakened my senses.
And with my senses heightened, I noticed that there were a few blossoms that had already dropped their pretty pink petals. Upon taking a closer look at what remained, I noticed that there was a star shape at the base of each blossom.
Here’s another view of the star. Seeing this made me think…each one of us is a star. And even when our surface beauty fades with age (as when the petals begin to drop), our core still remains…true and strong and unique like a star.
And who can deny the feeling of optimism that comes when you look at a baby bud? To me this sight says potential, and hope and adventure…it makes me think that anything is possible.
Whatever stage we’re at…budding, blooming or beyond, we are all stars at the core. And together, we can light up the world with vibrant and loving energy.
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I love this, Becky…
I pinned a photo of the star and included some of your words titled, “The wisdom of Becky Shander” And wise you are…
June 22nd, 2013
Oh Dear Becky,
I woke on this glorious sunny Saturday morning to your wonderful photos of the sea-side rose bushes. They reminded me of the gorgeous rose bushes that surrounded my mother’s yard in Western Canada. Each morning I would select a grouping and place them in a little flower teapot so that she could enjoy some of the beauty of her garden, in her house.
Your analogy of the rose is brilliant! I wish more people could learn to appreciate and accept that even at the end of the life cycle, there is still beauty.
Thanks for your sweet and heartfelt experience. Have a WONDERFUL weekend,
JoJo
June 22nd, 2013
Thanks Becky…..I needed that thought today! Another flower that’s unique without its’ petals is the sunflower. God knew what He was doing when He created flowers!! Just like all of us, we’re all unique in our own way.
June 22nd, 2013
Mindy, thank you for sharing the sunflower tip and I’ll have to remember to take a closer look at one after the petals are gone. And thank you ladies for letting me know that you felt a connection to this post.
June 23rd, 2013
Beautiful
June 22nd, 2013
Beautiful words – thanks.
June 23rd, 2013
Beautiful pictures Becky, and I love your interpretation. Makes me think how often I must pass by my daily surroundings without noticing their uniqueness!
June 23rd, 2013
That is so beautifully said, and so true. 🙂
June 24th, 2013
beautiful sentiments. thank you for sharing your positive self.
June 24th, 2013
I’m homesick…these same roses grow near my childhood home and shore! Gorgeous and I have noticed their potential! I always tried to remember we all have it! ;D
Happy you had such a fabulous getaway!
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June 24th, 2013
What is even better about ‘rosa regosa’, beach roses, is that they develop a large and beautiful nodule as they mature; this ‘rose hip’ is then used to make tea. Lovely, calming and a hint of spice. So your analogy continues . . . These are one of my favorite flowers and I also have shared some of your observations and agree. Another aspect — they are very thorny — so they can’t be ‘pushed around’ easily!
June 27th, 2013
Love all the tips and the thorny aspect thought…thanks for sharing Donna!
June 27th, 2013
what beautiful blossoms. There is nothing like the beach, the sand and the salty air to revive your spirit and energy level. Happy summer Becky!
June 27th, 2013
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