Bloom for Heaven’s Sake

I never cease to wonder at the ways of Mother Nature. Some of the most important lessons in life we can learn from Her. What reminded me of this is the bunch of flowers I have in my room. Flowers can make such a difference turning an otherwise drab or regular room into a bright, lively one. In recent times it has almost become a habit for me to have fresh flowers in my bedroom. Well, at the risk of contradicting myself, I do believe flowers are best left on the plant. It hurts me to pluck flowers. But at the same time, the effect they have on our mind is undeniable. Caught between these two thoughts, my friend helped me find the way out by gifting a lovely colourful bunch. It perked me up so much, that there has been no turning back since.

The various hues and shades, the freshness of the flowers freshen up my mind. In fact I recently chanced upon an article in the newspaper that said experiments have shown that the presence of flowers in the room lead to sweeter dreams. Now that’s worth trying don’t you think?

Flowers have an important lesson to teach...they bloom; irrespective of whether there’s anyone to appreciate them or not, they simply bloom. Have you ever noticed the beautiful, tiny little flowers of roadside weeds? I wonder how many people stop to notice and appreciate them. Who appreciates the flowers in the wild? Sometimes you see them growing out of a crevice in the wall, between the stones in the path where they could be trampled upon. But it doesn’t bother them. No matter where they are growing, they live by their nature and simply bloom.

Like them we should learn to bloom, whether or not we are appreciated, noticed or cared for. Simply bloom for we are endowed with such potential it is unfair to leave it dormant. Go ahead…simply bloom for heaven’s sake.

When love is in the air... - Poem

To continue what I said earlier about the connection of thoughts & feelings & mind set...here's another poem. Those in love would probably identify with what the poem says.

When love is in the air…

The sky is more blue
The sun is more bright
The mornings are so fresh
The night’s sublime

The flowers are sweeter
The butterflies more dazzling
The moon prettier
The evening’s velveteen.

The clouds are softer
The river more vibrant
The bees so much prettier
The rains so enchanting.

The stars in the sky have never shined so bright
The waves crashing on the shore are now a joyous sight.
The simple things in life have begun to have more life
I never realised it was such a joy just being alive.

But that is what love does to you
It changes your vision and uplifts your mood.
It adds a lilt to your voice and a skip to your step
Life begins and you never want it to end.

Each day is special, full of moments to cherish
Every minute is different, every hour unique.
There isn’t a moment when there’s no reason to smile
Life’s no more a drag but truly worthwhile.

- Rukma