Carol A. Hand
We’re approaching summer solstice. At least here in the northern hemisphere, daylight hours will begin diminishing as they increase in the southern hemisphere – the yin and yang, give and take, of life on this planet we share. Time is so short, yet I wonder how many years I have missed spending time with a child – helping her learn how to plant flowers, listening to her read out loud, and watching her delight in the beauty of life.
Photo: My Daughter and Me – Duluth – June 12, 2015
I’m grateful that life has given me the opportunity to experience these wonders once again.
Photo: My Granddaughter and Me – June 12, 2015
This morning, I’m reminded of something Jiddu Krishnamurti said.
You must understand the whole of life, not just one little part of it. That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies, that is why you must sing and dance, and write poems and suffer and understand, for all that is life.
I’ve learned that to learn, raise children and plant gardens, you need to be prepared to work hard with no guarantees. The task of caring lovingly for others and one’s surroundings is a sacred responsibility without any certainty of personal rewards. It is living with love that matters. The miracles of life show themselves in their own time, in their own ways, if we’re patient and attentive.
Photo: My Granddaughter and Me – June 12, 2015
May your solstice and life be blessed with opportunities to express love and experience miracles.
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thanks for sharing your mothering love
with children of the world 🙂
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Kind and lovely thoughts, David. Chi miigwetch 🙂
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I love how green your home looks, Carol. I have often thought of how we miss so many things in life because we’re all so busy making a living. Your family is fortunate to be partakers of your wisdom and compassion for others.
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Jeff, you are so kind. Thank you for your thoughtful comments. ❤
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Thank youi! beautiful words and my best wishes for you as well. Happy Solstice!
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments, Hector 🙂
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Thank YOU always, Carol.
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Loved the post, Carol. You have a beautiful daughter and granddaughter. And I always love seeing my bloggers faces. Enjoy your summer. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Thank you so much for your kindness, Natalie. I send my best wishes to you and hope you have a wonderful time in Paris. (I look forward to hearing about your adventures.)
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Carol, you are such a loving being, mama, grandmama, writer. I thank you for sharing your inspiring reflections. Namaste.
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Thank you for such kind words, Susan. I’m deeply honored and I feel the same about you and your work 🙂
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Thank you for this, dear Carol. “The task of caring lovingly for others and one’s surroundings is a sacred responsibility without any certainty of personal rewards.” A wonderful reminder and I love the quote from Jiddu Krishnamurti. Wishing you a wonderful weekend and many blessings! Barbara
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I appreciate your kind words so much, Barbara. Many blessings to you as well 🙂
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Thank you, Carol.
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I appreciate your thoughtful comment, Allan 🙂
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Beautiful reflections and photos, Carol. ❤
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Thank you for your kind words, Mandy ❤
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Lovely reminder of what’s important and valuable. Thank you for sharing photos of your dearest ones and the Krishnamurti quote.
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Jackie 🙂
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May your blessings continue through these beautiful summer days.
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Thank you for your blessings and loving words, dear Skywalker ❤
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Dear Carol, many thanks for sharing this! Love love this! 😃😄
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments ❤
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