a picture to admire

 [Thanks to photos-public-domain.com]

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just a thought

Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men or animals. Some seem to smile; some have a sad expression; some are pensive and diffident; others again are plain, honest and upright, like the broad-faced sunflower and the hollyhock. (Henry Ward Beecher)

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 a poem to ponder

To Blossoms

by

Robert Herrick

Fair pledges of a fruitful tree,

Why do ye fall so fast?

Your date is not so past,

But you may stay here yet awhile

To blush and gently smile,

And go at last.

What, were you born to be

An hour or half's delight,

And so to bid good-night?

'Twas pity Nature brought ye forth

Merely to show your worth,

And lose you quite.

But you are lovely leaves, where we

May read how soon things have

Their end, though ne'er so brave:

And after they have shown their pride

Like you awhile, they glide

Into the grave.

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music to meditate by

“Greensleeves” sung by Méav Ní Mhaolchatha of Celtic Woman 

uploaded by Avostal

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and a saying by Lao-Tzu

Manifest plainness,
Embrace simplicity,
Reduce selfishness,
Have few desires.

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