Mother Nature's Lessons

After a long weekend spent tending to my yard and garden, I couldn't help but be awakened by some of Mother Nature's messages to the world.

Maybe you've noticed some of these lessons yourself.

• Some plants and flowers grow no matter the conditions.  Lesson: Perseverance prevails.

• If left untended, the weeds take over the so-called "good" plants just like disease takes over a healthy body.  Lesson: Self-care and pruning is a must.

• Some plants need to be planted yearly and some blossom without thought, year after year.  Lesson: Birth, death, and eternity are part of life. 

• Groundhogs know you're watching even from inside your home.  Lesson: Self-awareness is underrated.

• Even though they're tiny, ants can dig through the hardest surfaces.  Lesson: Everyone is significant and mighty.

• Birds protect their nests like mothers protect their babies.  Lesson: Unconditional love is universal.

 

• You can get carried away watching living creatures do their thing.  Lesson: There is more to life than yourself.

• Dry soil appears dead, but just a little rainfall can enrich it.  Lesson: Drink more water. (Actually, that's a joke.  The lesson is to feed your soul.)

• Birds know you've planted new seeds and just stick around until you're done to get to them.  Lesson: Have a sense of humor.

• You are drawn to some flowers for the joy they bring in that sweet moment.  Lesson: Life is beautiful.

What lessons does Mother Nature have for you?

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