Reminded

I haven't been in talkative mode lately in both speaking or writing. My thoughts have been stirring elsewhere. There aren't any of them that has translated into words that are worth sharing. Some of them involve habits and personal needs that need addressing, and some reflections on memories. I have no idea whether or not posting some of my thoughts (with an occasional entertaining story) really do any good, but it seems like something that helps me let things out, so perhaps if it doesn't do anyone else any good, at least it helps me.

My mornings are improving, though I still have an off day here and there, but in general I've been satisfyingly productive. I'm still working on getting the walk in, but the weather has improved enough that I've been able to work outside a little. One of the flowerbeds is cleaned up, and I got the roses pruned. 

Our apricot tree blossomed. We were still having some cold nights, and there was much concern among the family that they would freeze since some of the evening temperatures were still dipping below freezing. I was worried at first, but after finding out that fruit trees could survive a few degrees lower than the freezing temperature, I wasn't worried. It seemed pointless to worry about anyway. Nature has to run its course. I've always been a little more go-with-the-flow in that aspect. I let things happen and as they come try to figure out how to deal with them. I had confidence that they would do just fine, and I kept telling that to the others, but they needed to see it for themselves before being satisfied. It has made it through to this point.

I've just been reminded of a certain gift (or ability) I have that was pointed out to me years ago, one of those that I never considered as one of my strengths. Hopefully, I can word it similar to how it was pointed out to me, because it's beautifully put: That I have a certain peace about me that's contagious, and others pick up on it. Perhaps my occasional laid-back-ness gives that off, but as I think about what that means, there's more to it, and it very well may be more related to my interactions with others than it does my slow-going pace on some things. I've seen it time and time again, how people seem clearly to act differently toward me, and at times I've been perplexed why. It's only just now that I realize that a good majority of the time, this gift may be a significant role player behind that. I referenced on my last post a certain memory that had some significance, and also was quite powerful; it was this particular ability of mine that gave it that significance. It was a difficult thing to experience, but so beautiful at the same time.

I'm thankful these beautiful reminders. I will go forward, and will continue to seek out those beautiful things that show me how many amazing things still surround me in life. 

Spring flowers are out!