Sitting on the shore
feeling inconsequential
in its vast presence,
the surface sparkles
like a rare jewel
just discovered
Dragonflies entertain
like tiny jets
Damselflies with their
blue, iridescent wings
gracefully flit about
relatives by nature
Tiny threads of peace
weave into the marrow
of our souls
A great fortune
to play a part with nature
in this moment of existence –
to discover such a gem
Lauren Scott (c)
Sometimes we get lost in our thoughts…
losing focus of stars shimmering above us,
the sky turning heavenly blue for our pleasure,
raindrops falling for our essential cleansing.
We tumble too deeply into the frontal lobe
allowing negative thoughts to awaken,
permitting them to throw a tantrum.
So we must remember the wind will carry
worries and doubts across rivers and oceans,
majestic trees will sway with joy, sheltering
from shadows, and light will continue to shine,
even if only a slight glimmer peeks through.
Its glow will grow ever so gently into a bright
beacon of hope rising with the golden sun
bringing the most beautiful clarity to our vision.
Lauren Scott (c) 2021
Walk with us into
the magic of autumn
where tree-lined
serenity surrounds…
the old swimming hole
evokes precious
memories of when
they were young.
We stumble upon
a home for one
lucky critter,
but built by who?
We’re touched
by the Compassion
on a bench…
Only a short drive,
but as we walk
in the light rain,
reveling in the
fragrance of a
new season,
it seems we’ve
stepped into
a whole new world.
Lauren Scott (c) 2020 💗
Working in daylight
Bright petals to buzz about
Syrup to honey
Lauren Scott (c) 2020
Photo from our garden
Dear Friends,
I thought I’d share more color from our yard, but the last one is of
Copper from Saturday for his annual doctor’s appointment. He’s
always so good, and they love him, not to mention, the cute factor he
adds to this collection. 🙂 The first photo are flowers given to me from
a friend when we met for lunch on Friday, a beautiful surprise. Anyway,
I’ve included more wonderful quotes. Can you choose a favorite?
“Just living is not enough…one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”
~ Hans Christian Anderson
“Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things
towards you.”
~ Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
“Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love, and fearlessness.
If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.”
~ Stevie Wonder
“Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.”
~ Gerard De Nerval
“Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow.”
~ John Lennon
I hope you enjoyed this colorful post and the beautiful quotes, and I
wish you all a wonderful day and week ahead!
~ Lauren ❤🌼🌻🌷🌹😊
“Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.” ~Anonymous
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”
~ Audrey Hepburn
“Gardeners know all the dirt!”
~ Anonymous
“Why try to explain miracles to your kids
when you can just have them plant a garden.”
~ Robert Brault
“We may think we are nurturing our
garden, but of course, it’s our garden
that is really nurturing us.”
~ Jenny Uglow
“Come tiptoe through the tulips with me.”
~ Anonymous
These are some flowers from our yard…lantana,
alyssum, and also Mother’s Day tulips, and
great quotes I found. Hope you enjoy, and I
wish you a wonderful day! Lauren 🌼🌻🌷
Inspiration is always needed, so I’m sharing this beautiful Haiku by Eric. He is the Haiku King, so please give his blog a visit if you’re not already following him. 🙂
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you smile or do you turn your back on yourself? Do you sometimes wish your house was mirror-less?
How did your year end? Did you love yourself last year?
How is your new year beginning? Do you love yourself now?
“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” Kurt Cobain
We’ve all heard the saying, “You have to love yourself before you can love others.”
It’s so easy to find faults with ourselves, whether they’re physical or results of something we said or did. Or maybe we’re just not smart enough. The list is ongoing. Most people doubt themselves at some time in their lives. Self-worth and self-esteem waver every so often. After all, we’re only human. We occasionally make choices that create an outcome making us wish we chose a different door.
“We torture ourselves incessantly, and for what purpose? Wouldn’t life be so much more fun, productive, and sexy if we fully embraced our magnificently delightful selves?” Jen Sincero
Regarding physical appearance, we have screens of all sizes telling us how to be good-looking (for both women and men) and how to defy age. We learn that, instead of embracing laugh lines and those wonderful memories that caused them, they should be covered because looking young “forever” is what matters most. I suppose I’ll be an anomaly then because Botox or anything that requires a needle on the face is not an option for me. Of course, I’ve noticed changes that I’m not thrilled about, but it’s all a part of growing older, and between you and me, it’s the better alternative. I’ve had dear friends who were never given the chance to grow old.
“There will never be anyone exactly like you. You were given special gifts and talents to share with the world, and even though everybody has special gifts and talents, nobody will use theirs quite the same way you do…You are the only you that will ever be. You are kind of a big deal.” Jen Sincero
So, if you’re struggling with yourself, choose to Forgive yourself. Don’t be so quick to beat yourself up. Accept who You are and Love Yourself. If you do all these things, then your outlook on the world and people around you will be so much brighter. You’ll be able to allow others into your circle and give them the authentic gift of Kindness, Compassion, and Love…the authentic gift of You!
“You’ll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile.” Charlie Chaplin
~Lauren Scott
(All photos courtesy of Google)
Your presence
captivates
with awe-inspiring
magnificence
You shimmer from
the brilliance of
sun’s kiss,
a magical vision
Your purpose
conveys nothing
less than
significance
The equation of
all surroundings
offers a perfect
composition
Lauren Scott 2017
Photo, LS: Loon Lake, CA
I think we all strive for more than temporary happiness, but I’m guilty for eagerly anticipating the weekends. Those are two days in which I can live by my own schedule and do whatever I please. That being said, I’m extremely grateful for our jobs and
on a deeper level, we should embrace each day for the gift it is.
This quote by Vikrmn conveys several points, not all agreed upon, but the larger meaning for me is to focus more on concrete happiness and to allow oneself to dream big – the photo was another gorgeous sunset from last week.
Sometimes an ordinary event is most meaningful. The photo below was taken when I visited my daughter at her work. We’re grateful she is now employed full time after graduation and she’s enjoying it. This was a simple day surrounded by beauty.
May your “today” be blessed and every day following, and may you live in the simplicity of what makes you happy. ♥
“The bigger the dream, the better the story.” ~Richelle E. Goodrich
Lauren Scott © 2015
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 