Blooming

 

Today is Earth Day…a day to honour our planet and all that grows upon it…including we humans!

As I look out the french doors onto the patio and further to the forest behind my home, I see the leaves are finally unfurling.  On my schedule, they’re late…about a month late…but on their schedule, they’re right on time.  Being the introspective soul that I am, I often wonder why that film is in my camera?  What is it showing me?  I like to look at my outer world and see what it’s reflecting and manifesting from my inner world.

 

 

I too am a “late bloomer”.  I’ve often felt frustrated that I didn’t jump into life with more confidence at 20…or 30…or even 40!  No, I didn’t burst forth in all my glory in young adulthood,  It’s been more of a long, slow germination, waiting for the right conditions to nurture the unfolding.  Just as the plants need moisture and warmth and sunshine, I too (in hindsight) have slowly but methodically over the years, been gathering all the nutrients I require to blossom. 

And just as the warmth of the sun pulls the first plant shoots to the surface of the earth, my own soul has for years, patiently been whispering in my ear, encouraging and nurturing my own growth.

 

 

A bloom is always appreciated, whenever it arrives; a snowdrop in the early spring,  a rose in the fullness of summer or a bold fall chrysanthemum.  I have felt the petals unfolding for some time now and the blooming is all the more full and glorious for the waiting.

Our blooming…that unfolding and opening…is a beloved treasure for the earth and never has it been more in need of it.  When I close my eyes in meditation, I see the blooming of millions of hearts around the world. 

Allow your beautiful unfolding now.  For you.  For the earth.

(all of these flowers were photgraphed in their blooming splendor at the beautiful Butchart Gardens yesterday.)

Comments

[Olivia]

Beautiful, kate. As a late bloomer myself, I can really appreciate your post and your sentiments. I have been watered with high-potency plant food lately and feel filled with nutrients myself, glad to finally begin blooming in my mid-50's! Peace, love, and happy earth day! xoO

[charlane]

such beautiful shots - i would say i'm a late bloomer too having not really bloomed until my late 30's (after my divorce)

[Jane]

Such lovely words, as usual...And the photos are splended.

[SusanMarie]

I really enjoyed reading these words today, such a lovely and personal post and I thank you for this and the beautiful images. Hope you have a wonderful Easter.

[Georgianna]

Hi Kate, Beautiful images, very touching and heartfelt words. I'm really happy to be back visiting your blog. And lucky you to live so close to Butchart. I don't think we'll make it there this year as we've both been traveling so much already but I enjoy seeing images from there anytime. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday and hope you're having the sunshine we are here in Seattle. xo – g

[Chris]

I'm a late bloomer also! Not quite as late blooming as Grandma Moses though but still late enough. Some just take longer to bloom. We are no different than the trees and flowers when it comes to blooming. We bloom when it ready. Thanks for a thought-provoking post.