Flower and Competition

"A flower does not think

of COMPETING

to other flowers next to it.

It just blooms."

-Zen Shin

Face-To-Face

"Being a survivor doesn't mean being STRONG - 

it's telling people when you need
a meal or a ride, company, whatever.

It's paying attention to heart wisdom,
feelings, not living a role,

but having a unique,
authentic life,
having something to contribute,

finding time to love and laugh.

All these things are qualities of survivors."

- Bernie Siegel

Flower Power Tuesday: Patience

"Patience doesn't mean making a pact with the devil of denial,
ignoring our emotions and aspirations.
It means being wholeheartedly engaged in the process that's unfolding,
rather than ripping open a budding flower
or demanding a caterpillar hurry up
and get that chrysalis stage over with."
-Sharon Salzberg