tending our gardens

A multitude of inspirational and reminder messages have begun to circulate as we get closer to the start of 2012. I received one that prompted me to search for a passage that I’ve sent not just at the end of but also during the year. The gist of it is we should never be too busy to find a few moments for those we care about; that use of the word busy can make it appear as if we believe our lives and what we are doing is much more important than other’s; it can sound like "I don't have time for you".

The one thing we all know for sure is that we find time for the people and things we deem important. We often give our best selves to and go out of our way to please people who don't deserve it while giving those who are always there for us a little less of ourselves until life doles out a challenge. Suddenly we realize that those who are deeply rooted in our gardens are standing right there, no questions asked, to help us through but consider this…what if those roots were unearthed due to something beyond their control (or maybe deliberately) while we were busy?

As we move into the New Year, take a moment to slow it down. Pick up the phone, put down the text. Don’t let too much time pass before you connect with those who matter, who you wish to have/keep in your life. More importantly, be good and kind to those who have stood in your garden as the weeds came and went for they truly are the nourishment you will need to continue growing the beautiful person that you are.

See you in 2012 and as we count down...

keep your peepers open!®