From My Rose Garden
Stopping and smelling the roses isn’t all about the lovely rose scent coming from the plants in the garden.
As I grew older I began to realize that beauty was not just what a person could see. And the most important things in life were not material things. What is most important is people.
The phrase stop and smell the roses is referring to the act of slowing down, relaxing, and enjoying what is really of value in our lives.
Have you ever been so busy, so worried about “things,” or just so engrossed in a particular matter, that you forgot to pay attention to yourself or a loved one? The misguided focus one day soon grows into a week, a week grows into a month, and quickly an entire season passes. It is not a good feeling when the reality of the missed time and focus becomes clear.
Out of love, I am reminding you to stop and smell the roses, and out of love, I am going to schedule deliberate time to do the most important things in life!
Thank you to my friends, my family, all of the wonderful people in my life!
Have a beautiful weekend!
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A beautiful reminder!
Mary, well said! Every day is a gift from God and in the midst of trials and triumphs it is well worth reflecting on even simple blessings to help maintain perspective. Thank-you for your prayers, they matter.
Hello Tipper and Kathy!
Just this morning a friend called. We live just a few miles apart but we had not seen each other all summer. She is one that I have been thinking about. Our hour long conversation was refreshing. As we agreed, there really is/was not excuse for not staying in touch. The call was a blessing.
How sweet. What beautiful sentiments. I think I’ll stop to smell the roses more often.
Awww, shucks.
Thanks for the reminder.
I hope you had a beautiful weekend too!
I am working on the slow down myself. Still working hard, but making sure I get the quiet time in. The time I spent either talking or being with friends over the weekend was refreshing.
Thanks Becky and Delores!