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roots

“No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.” (amelia earhart)

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as i have begun to feel more connected to myself, to my family, to my environment, i have noticed that there is a lot more kindness in my life, a lot more gentleness. every morning as i pull my bike out of the garage and smile at the blooming roses and take notice of how my garden is growing, vegetables shooting off flowers and spreading their branches outward, i smile inside and feel that all is right with my world. the smile dances through my days and my connections with people grow deeper and i find myself surrounded by family and friends and the realization that i am truly blessed. perhaps all the tragedy in my life has brought me to this place, this place that sighs content inside, this place that is full of possibilities, this place that feels rooted in life.

it feels good to feel this quiet happy and it feels good to pass along the roots of kindness. sending all who read this a bit of kindness and a smile today.


19 Comments

How beautiful a photograph is that? OMG Daisies, you are so gifted. I am glad that you are finding more kindness around you and getting to your roots. It’s been a hard time for so many. I know I can sense things lightening up a little for me too, what a relief. Blessings to you!

Posted by Sacred Suzie on 10 June 2008 @ 10am

i have been feeling a little like this, too.
and being able to come here
and read your words
and see your comments on my blog faithfully,
that gives me happiness…
and a smile…

although finding out you have had no
“fear of frost” for some time..
well…
hmph.

{heehee…just kidding, of course,
i would never begrudge anyone warm weather…}

Posted by gkgirl on 10 June 2008 @ 12pm

thank you, i felt my smile embraced with kindness. xo

Posted by kristen on 10 June 2008 @ 1pm

good to hear!!!
:)
XO,
Melba

Posted by melba on 10 June 2008 @ 1pm

I am walking along this path of connectiveness…and kindness right with you…and I feel it too. It has made such a tremendous difference in my life…

Thank you for expressing yourself so beautifully…(as always.)

And that photo…(sigh)I so heart green.

Love to you…
xo

Posted by Celeste on 10 June 2008 @ 1pm

you are so beautiful. i am smiling right back at you and thank you for your kindness! xo

Posted by misty on 10 June 2008 @ 5pm

Kindness is so contagious, isn’t it? Lovely post, Darlene!

Posted by Stepherz on 10 June 2008 @ 5pm

That is amazing… I can feel that sense of contentment from here!!! *enjoying the feeling*

Posted by Jana on 10 June 2008 @ 11pm

I love how all of these elements bind together so wonderfully…the quote, the beautiful image, and your lovely words.
I’m so glad all is well in your world right now.

A smile and loving kindness right back at you!
xoxo

Posted by rhayne on 10 June 2008 @ 11pm

This amazing photo of gorgeous green light, and your lovely words make ME so happy. Yes ~ the world is full of beauty and goodness. :) xxoo

Posted by Ladybug on 11 June 2008 @ 8am

You are beautiful. xo

Thank you for the perfect thoughts…

Posted by kateri on 11 June 2008 @ 12pm

Hello - I’ve come to your site through my dear friend Suzie and wanted to say how beautiful your words and your photograph are. I’ve been reading your blog and thinking how wonderful it is to appreciate the small things that surround us.

Namaste!

Posted by Michelle on 11 June 2008 @ 12pm

I heard this on Oprah “Death teaches us how to live.” I believe we live fuller when touched by a profound loss. You sound very grateful. XXOO

Posted by Tammy on 11 June 2008 @ 3pm

it’s painful to have to grow
after feeling so cut off
in our wishes and desires.
but as your picture and post express,
our hearts go on,
we reach out
and find peace in our new surroundings.

you are a gentle inspiration.
thank you for each little kindness
that you’ve shown to me.
it has caused me to feel
a little more appreciated and
a little more loved and
a little more willing to reach beyond myself.

(((bighugs)))

Posted by jenica on 12 June 2008 @ 1am

I really connect with what you are saying - I am in a very similar place in my life right now and you expressed the feeling so well - thank you for sharing!

Posted by Shannon on 13 June 2008 @ 9am

You spread that to me today. I’m smiling with that warm glow feeling. Thank you.

Posted by jamie on 13 June 2008 @ 11am

and i happily accept your gift of connection and kindness. one of the books i read while on vacation last week was Molaka’i by Lana Brennert. it is a story all about gratitude and acceptance with grace for what our life gives and what it takes. and the grace in this book is demonstrated in so many ways. through connection, anger, grief, joy, compassion and defeat.
xo

Posted by robin bird on 17 June 2008 @ 12pm

connectedness. what a lovely thought. and now i feel connected as well thanks to the miracles of modern technology.

Posted by julochka on 18 June 2008 @ 2am

And I feel feel this,
in you
from you
so much lushness, so many green growing things.
and the roots of it all winding through the soil and spreading life.
You both ground and inspire me my dear.

Posted by bell on 19 June 2008 @ 3pm

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