For the past week or so I've been appreciating the beauty of all the varieties of peonies blooming about our neighbourhood; shurbs heavy laden with the giant blossoms ranging from pure white to vibrant fushia.
My own peony plant only produced a single blossom this year. In my plant's defense I should have planted it in a sunnier location in better soil. Yet, the delicate feathery petals have an ethereal quality, like angel's wings. I snapped several photos of my solitary blossom, really appreciating it.
Sometimes I get caught up with wanting more, it doesn't happen as often as it once did, but I can still be lured into wanting more than I have or that I need. Like everyone, I have my areas of weakness that cause me to linger and admire and momentarily rationalize that I am entitled to: "a new..", "another...", "a nicer..." When in reality the only thing I really need is to appreciate what I already have.
The beauty of the single peony bloom in my garden is a reminder that one is often all I need.
Thank you for visiting My Turquoise Kettle Life today,
My wish for you is that today is one lovely day,
Sandra
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