This little lovely sits in a vase on my desk!
I’ve learned to never underestimate the power of a flower…
This week, a lovely
red rose sits on my desk in a simple bud vase. You see, I celebrated my wedding anniversary a few days ago;
which means Mark bestowed upon me a dozen red roses (how heavenly!). Eleven of these lovelies are nestled
inside a vintage vase in my kitchen.
And, the twelfth one… well, she’s the one I brought along with me to the
office. Flowers always bring me
joy—even when I buy them for myself!
Fresh flowers in my workspace revitalize me, make me smile, force me to
literally stop and smell the roses (or whatever sweet-smelling variety I might
have displayed).
Even though some of
my garden’s perennials are in bloom (namely, the tulips and daffodils), it’s
still a bit early (given northwest Ohio’s chill temps) to get myself immersed
in full-on flower gardening (despite my cravings for it!). I do, however, hope to plant two large
pots of pansies for the front porch next weekend. This simple task is a nice way to get my gardening fix in
the interim (smile). Knowing I
will see those beautiful pansies every time I leave or arrive back home already
makes me feel happy.
I’m even drinking
scads of flowers these days (for both health and happiness)! I discovered jasmine tea a few years
ago. It’s now a staple of my tea
diet; along with a longtime favorite, chamomile. Recently, while out and about, I purchased a couple of
other great floral teas: white
peony and hibiscus (this variety includes rose petals, rose hips and
lavender). Yum! It’s hard for me not to imagine lush
flower gardens as a sip these great teas.
The delight is not only on my palette; its’ in my mind…and, this is
undoubtedly a pleasant experience.
A rose is a
rose. A daisy is a daisy. A mum is a mum. What I know is that I heart them all
for the many powerfully-wonderful effects they bring me. Wishing you bouquet upon bouquet of
flower power on this lovely Monday! T.
