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8/29/2015

It seems ... every meaningful conversation I've enjoyed with another person lately has touched on the condition of our planet.

It seems ... every person I have enjoyed an environmental conversation with lately has specific and definitive ideas about how to repair Mother Earth.

One would think we are awakening ..

but

It seems ...
more creatures are dying

It seems ...
more people are starving

It seems ...
more pollution is occurring

It seems ...
more soldiers are killing

Flowers say nothing
they are beautiful
they smell good
and to my knowledge
they never kill anything

It seems ...
We might be wise to stop having conversations
and
start being flowers

from Kauai to Paris .. and all places between

Wishing each of you the peace, beauty, and serenity of a flower

Aloha et Au revoir
Bill

16 Comments

Sonja link

8/29/2015 10:29:02 am

SO true, Bill. It's a topic we always talk about at our house. Yes, I would LOVE to become a flower; but how to decide what kind? Hope you're enjoying your time with your son. Let's talk soon.

Bill link

8/29/2015 10:41:14 am

Sonja .. Every human is a potential flower .. we just need to start acting like it. I'm having a wonderful visit with my Son and Daughter in Law, thank you! I'll look forward to that talk.

Mahalo et Merci,
Bill

Corry MacDonald link

8/29/2015 11:52:39 am

So loved taking in your post. I think what you say is true to all, even when people don't realize it, we all connect deeply with flowers. I've been posting photos of the beautiful flowers around me in Bangkok lately on my Instagram account, and I have so many people around the world respond to those images and feel a resonance with them. We are all pieces of the universe and of nature so when we center ourselves on the flower I feel that deep part of ourselves goes home. Thank you sharing, sending love,
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Bill link

8/29/2015 12:37:49 pm

Corry, So true .. everyone seems to feel the inherent power and beauty of flowers. So glad you enjoyed this post .. Mahalo Nui for your comment.

Mahalo et Merci,
Bill

Karen Cafarella

8/29/2015 12:07:13 pm

Flowers give us so much, beyond their beauty and aroma, they give us hope that nature can continue to produce. If each of us does just one little thing to caress Mother Earth, think how happy she would be!

The pictures are breathtaking.

Bill link

8/29/2015 12:40:31 pm

Karen .. yet another beautiful phrase from you .. "If each of us does just one little thing to caress Mother Earth ..." Thank you for that piece of wisdom .. well said!

Mahalo et Merci,
Bill

Heidi Mom

8/30/2015 03:36:13 am

What a neat blog! I love it. Thank you for each and every great, appreciative blog. Our Earth is Special! Flowers are dear companions .We are blessed!

Bill link

8/30/2015 04:09:00 am

Mom, I'm always happy to know you appreciate my writing .. and yes, Blessed we are ... whether we realize it or not!

Love,
Your Son

Cynthia Lewis

8/30/2015 03:40:26 am

I always enjoy your thoughtful and beautiful posts and I'm all for each soul on this earth trying to emulate a flower. What a world it would be! For the first time in years, I have a row of zinnias in my vegetable garden which have grown as high as my waist. Their colorful blooms attract so many butterflies that I am loath to cut any of them for a bouquet. As always, you brighten my day. Mille mercis!

Bill link

8/30/2015 04:11:48 am

Cynthia, sounds to me that you have a bouquet already .. a BIG one! Enjoy! As always, Merci for your smile evoking comments.

Mahalo et Merci,
Bill

Sharon

8/30/2015 09:31:44 am

Bill,
It seems....eventually, we'll all be food for our beautiful, speechless flower friends. Until then, I believe I'll choose to be a wild, bright orange Tiger Lily, swaying to and fro dancing with Kauai's soft tradewinds..
Thank you, Bill for continuing to spread your light and love to all. See you in a few months.

Bill link

8/30/2015 10:06:52 am

Sharon, hence the term "pushing up daisies" .. and hopefully becoming one with them! You Go, Tiger Lily !!

Mahalo et Merci,
Bill

Patty Cargill

9/1/2015 09:26:14 pm

Bill, "it seems" that you are one of those flowers we could become. Thankfully, for us your readers, we share in your lovely world of beautiful flowers and sweet stories about life around you.

When I read your post last week, it during the terrible violence in our beautiful mountain valley town, Roanoke. Two of our most beautiful flowers were lost, as they reported live from the lake, gunned down by a very troubled soul. It was too much. The task before us is to remember and focus on their beauty and in whatever ways we can to bring sanity and kindness to the world. Despite the immediacy of this violence, I believe there is far greater love and generosity in our world. We mostly hear about the other stuff, the pain, sadness and suffering. I don't follow news, or read about it much. Too too many words, yes. Too much!

Thank you for your clear shining slice of bright light, beauty, and gentle goodness reminding us that there is another way. I will be a flower today, maybe a remnant of a sunflower. They are now going to seed, and I rejoice that there are many seeds in each for potential flowers next year. The birds thrive on them. Some become tasty treats for us. The imperative of life and rebirth go on and I want my thoughts and words and actions to be seeds of kindness. I keep t r y i n g. Mille mercis, as ever.

Bill link

9/2/2015 04:00:55 am

Patty, I share your sadness about the event in Roanoke. The only remedy is to continue "generating light" in our lives .. it is impossible for darkness to occupy the same space. A very sincere "Thank You" for this comment, Patty

Mahalo et Merci,
Bill

Debbie Ambrous link

9/8/2015 01:30:36 am

Bill,
I just enjoyed catching up on your blog stories and beautiful photography. "It seems" that you have been up to some deep thinking. We wish others would do the same, but whether that happens or not, making a firm decision for ourselves is paramount.

Bill link

9/8/2015 03:07:02 am

Debbie .. I agree with you .. "making a firm decision for ourselves is paramount" and taking the action to apply that decision is an absolute necessity. What "works in progress" we are! Nice "seeing" you .. I know you are preparing for your next French Experience and I'll look forward to reading about it as the venture unfolds!

Mahalo et Merci,
Bill

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