As the sun heads near the horizon, I sit here thinking about my world.
I have to let out a little sigh because I'm tired.
I'm am sure many of you can identify with this feeling at least occasionally.
It is easy to get discouraged when I am weary.
I find myself thinking that I better count my blessings and daydream about the lovely things in life.
To this end, I browsed my computer files looking at my favorite photos and I ran across one of my garden a few years back.
I took the picture one late July or Early August day when my garden was at it's height of glory.
There were about twelve or thirteen different types of sunflowers that year and the happy mixture of annuals and perennials was just perfect in my book.
Not all my years have been that successful. Like life, some times I haven't been able to make the vision in my head translate into reality.
Thankfully, just as everyday is a new beginning, every season is a fresh start.
I like to think of my perennials like the memories I carry with me.
Though they are ever present in my garden, it is my choice if they are an asset or a liability.
When well tended, they are the backdrop for my lovely annuals.
However, if I let them run astray, they can leave little room for new planting experiments.
This year, this season...
I will examine my life.
I will count my blessings.
I will embrace each day for what it is,
a new beginning.
Perhaps you're in need of a fresh start as well.
Claim this day as your own.
I wish only good things for you.
May the "garden" of your life be filled with lovely people and experiences.
May you be blessed!
