Neatness is not a natural virtue for me. I struggle to stay on top of all the necessary maintenance of daily living. I remember once when I was younger, and I finally got my house all cleaned up, and just the way I wanted it. I was SHOCKED that within a day or two, the chaos was back.
I have similar feelings in regard to the garden these days - as the weeds make their comeback. I have a tendency to just throw my hands up, and give up on the whole project.
I very much buy into the philosophy that if I focus on "the problem" the problem gets bigger and if I focus on "the solution" the solution gets bigger. In gardening terms - if there are any weeds, my perfectionistic nature sometimes makes it difficult for me to enjoy the flowers. I think it's like many other things in life: do I want to count my blessings, or focus on what's wrong. Every day I have a choice: I can focus on what's right or focus on what's wrong.
Today I went out and watered, and pulled a few weeds. There's still plenty of work to do; but how grateful I am for that time spent in the garden - and the blessing of being able to enjoy the beauty. It was good to sweat, to feel the heat of the sun.
May you be aware of the Father's handiwork today.
Peace. Maryyx
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- MARYYX
- Mary Wykes lives with her husband of 40 years in the DFW metroplex of Texas, though still laying claim to her South Dakota roots. Currently a massage therapist, watercolor artist, writer, and piano teacher, she previously put in 20 years as a fulltime mom. These fulfilling years were followed by full time employment as an administrative assistant and a bilingual educator. In her free time, Mary also enjoys organic rose gardening, knitting, spinning, crochet and baking bread. Fluent in Spanish, Ms. Wykes has also studied Latin, French, Italian, German and a smattering of Vietnmese. She considers foreign languages to be the best of all possible puzzles Her internet handle, Maryyx, is simply her first name, Mary, plus an old cattle brand for the surname Wykes.