Forget-me-nots- Myosotis Myosotis is derived from the Greek word for "mouse's ear", due to the shape of the petals. It is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. In the northern hemisphere (i'm in scotland) they are commonly called forget-me-nots or scorpion grasses. This tiny blue wild flower is my favourite. I get excited every time I spot it actually. Ancient legend tells that a knight knelt down by a riverside to pick some out for his fiance and fell in (we'll blame the armour-not practical at all). He started to sink but managed to throw the bouquet to his love, calling to her not to forget him. Poor guy. The meaning of this flower, according to the Victorian Language of Flowers, is funnily enough, forget me not. A flower for remembrance. Not sure what that says about me, I'm not all that fussed about being remembered, I dont like attention. But then I do just pick them for myself; so lets have them be a wee reminder to take care of ourselves. To remember that in this great big world, full of great big problems, sometimes the best thing we can do is to take care of ourselves. Afterall if there were more happy, peaceful people on the earth, there would be less sadness and suffering. Joyful people are the key to world peace! Today I was out walking in the rain and it was actually quite lovely; I embraced it and decided to chant all the things I would like to change in the world- poverty, war, deforestation, cruelty, climate change etc.. Do you know what? I felt so much happier and lighter after it. Like I was releasing the burden of all the things I cant change. If I could help every wee being on this Earth, I would, but no one can. I feel so awful and inadequate because I cant help but that makes me sad too and we have established that happy people=happy world. So, Jenna (insert own name) LET IT GO. There's a great quote: You'll find that it is necessary to let things go, simply for the reason that they are heavy So release all your worries into the wind and let them be blown far away. They are not your concern anymore. You are now a free elf so off you skip and enjoy your days, you deserve it.
If only it was that easy; I often feel like my soul and my brain are arch enemies, they don't get along at all. My soul is a free living hippy that wants to dance barefoot through the world but my brain is a militant army officer that has so many rules and regulations that I must abide by. I think we all know who wins usually, but I wish my soul would shout louder and win my inner battle more often.I would love to go on holiday without my brain for a while, what a treat that would be! Hey, we all have to have challenges and my brain is mine so i'll take it and be grateful that I'm not in a real battle. On the topic of battles: the people of Syria are always in my thoughts these days, what a sad situation it is. So many people are coming together to help though so that's wonderful. Kind thoughts and prayers are powerful so send them in abundance. If you're feeling overwhelmed and sad: nature is the best medicine, get outside and breathe, feel the earth beneath your feet, we are truly blessed to live here. Lets remember that. |
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