Carol A. Hand
When a seed, bulb or idea is planted
deep beneath the surface, unseen
it’s not easy to predict if it will ever blossom
Care and patience are essential
but they’re not always enough
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Engaging in the process of creating possibilities
through one’s everyday thoughts and actions
is a celebratory act of great courage
especially in times of darkness and repression
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Positive changes won’t happen
If no one is willing to risk the uncertainty of failure
and practice the patience and tenacity of stewardship
in the interstices between
intentions,
actions,
and
outcomes
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Acknowledgements:
I’m grateful for the left-over seeds and bulbs from last year that have germinated so far, for the friends who gave me encouraging feedback on Part I of my edited book manuscript, and for the students in yesterday’s class who had tears in their eyes and applauded when I read a difficult passage I was struggling with from Part II.
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Inspiring post, Carol. ALL of it. Thank you. ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Carrie. ❤
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I am always reminded, Carol, of Tolkien’s Aragorn, who saw his task to be one of stewarding what might be saved. A hard task, one you know well.
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Thank you for your thoughtful, lovely comments, Michael. ❤
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Every moment is a new beginning and seeds never have gone to school. As your book develops leaves do form …….. continue to rake them.
Tubularsock wishes you much success with your daunting task.
Cheers!
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Ah, Tubularsock, I do love to hear from you. Your comments always make me smile. Thank you. 🙂
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joyfully together,
the people united
will sometimes win
and sometimes lose!
but they will be
joyfully together 🙂
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Such wise insights, David. Working joyfully together toward a shared vision is a precious outcome, isn’t it? 🙂
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How inspiring, dear Carol! Who doesn’t take a risk, doesn’t drink champagne! 🙂
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Thank you for your always kind and lovely comments, Maria. ❤
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This reminds me! I need to get my tomato seeds planted! (Leftover from last year too!)
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I’m glad this post served as a reminder, John. Thank you for lovely comments. 🙂
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Beautifully inspirational.
Thank you.
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Thank you for your kind words, ASC. ❤
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Thank you for your beautiful words. They often resonate with the love in my heart.
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This is such a thoughtful, lovely comment, ASC. Thank you. I’m deeply grateful. ❤
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“Positive changes won’t happen / If no one is willing to risk the uncertainty of failure / and practice the patience and tenacity of stewardship…”
~ Thanks for that powerful insight, Carol. Enjoy your garden 🙂
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Dear Rosaliene, thank you for your lovely comments. I admit that it will be hard waiting for the time when outside gardening is possible here. But the plants growing inside are a powerful reminder of the resilience of life even under less than ideal conditions. ❤
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Wow, what an outstanding post dear Carol!!! Love, hugs, and blessings, Natalie 🙂 ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Natalie. Love, hugs, and blessings to you, too. ❤
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My pleasure sweet lady❌⭕
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