As I pick weeds, my brain picks through thoughts and ponderings. Working solo lends itself to times of great reflection and thought. There’s a twofold reason for loving my work: uncovering a gardener’s treasures that have been neglected over time, and sorting through a slough of thoughts that can be given hours of dedicated sifting as my hands methodically work through the earth.
I have often dwelt on negative thoughts or judgements in my life, but as of late, all these grey thoughts have found no room amidst the crowd of positively wonderful thoughts, happenings, and people in my life. And I’m busy- oh, so busy- but this kind of total occupation is completely driven by my own dreams, desires, and goals. No clutter of have-to’s or should be’s for the sake of appearances or social graces. Why, you ask? Well quite simply, the ones in my life that I’ve left room for all belong to my dreams and goals as well. I literally don’t have time for anyone not attached to my upward life climb. If that sounds selfish to you, I can assure you it is. I am completely immersed in my own self-centered endeavors- and I make no apologies for said lifestyle; I don’t need to.
My circle has tightened around the loyal champions of my success, and I theirs, so there is no room for nay sayers or those who don’t share a similar vision. I am blessed. But it was by opening and closing doors and that I am here. The courage to open them to look for new ways to success, and to close them on people and paths not beneficial for me.
Seriously, there are so many loving, positive people ready to love and support you in this thing called life. How do you find them? Well, for me it’s a been a series of brave hellos. I talk to everyone- and I make a point to give the hello extra time if the other person wishes to take it further. Often, a person who is genuinely engaged in conversation will respond with further talk. People long to share their stories, and I long to listen, if for no other reason than to hear a stranger’s journey. Sometimes my hellos turn into hours, sometimes, just a brief exchange of smiles that touch both faces- and in my experience, give a glow to the day just for the exchanging. It’s a rewarding habit to have an open demeanor; as I’ve mentioned here before, a smile given freely cracks so many closed faces. It’s really that simple. Keep saying hello to everyone you meet. You will say hello to the wrong people along the way- that’s what goodbye is for, and then you just press on greeting every being that crosses your path. Want to be really brave? Believe me- it’s worth it- cross paths with those not directly in your path. Jump into someone’s day with a smile and you will be amazed at the souls you meet. I don’t speak from any book but my own. I can look back to the dark days where I stayed cloaked in my own negativity wondering if anyone would even know if I slipped away into darkness forever. I also remember taking a chance smiling at a stranger alone against a wall who is now my dearest friend. Crack open and pour out, it will come back to you a hundred fold. Those silly sayings that tell you to surround yourself with good energy people? They’re true. And those people multiply as you uncover their locations. Some shine privately only for you and you both have a beautiful, personal energy you share. Others are like-beacons that shine you onto more similar lit up faces. I believe this because I live this. There will be false lights and false friends and at times you’ll be sucked in and have to pull yourself away- remember the anchors of those who have been there always- they’ll always pull you back and never judge you for reaching for whoever. They understand your light grows the more people you touch. They know they will always be home to you no matter how far you roam.
Seriously, there are so many loving, positive people ready to love and support you in this thing called life. How do you find them? Well, for me it’s a been a series of brave hellos. I talk to everyone- and I make a point to give the hello extra time if the other person wishes to take it further. Often, a person who is genuinely engaged in conversation will respond with further talk. People long to share their stories, and I long to listen, if for no other reason than to hear a stranger’s journey. Sometimes my hellos turn into hours, sometimes, just a brief exchange of smiles that touch both faces- and in my experience, give a glow to the day just for the exchanging. It’s a rewarding habit to have an open demeanor; as I’ve mentioned here before, a smile given freely cracks so many closed faces. It’s really that simple. Keep saying hello to everyone you meet. You will say hello to the wrong people along the way- that’s what goodbye is for, and then you just press on greeting every being that crosses your path. Want to be really brave? Believe me- it’s worth it- cross paths with those not directly in your path. Jump into someone’s day with a smile and you will be amazed at the souls you meet. I don’t speak from any book but my own. I can look back to the dark days where I stayed cloaked in my own negativity wondering if anyone would even know if I slipped away into darkness forever. I also remember taking a chance smiling at a stranger alone against a wall who is now my dearest friend. Crack open and pour out, it will come back to you a hundred fold. Those silly sayings that tell you to surround yourself with good energy people? They’re true. And those people multiply as you uncover their locations. Some shine privately only for you and you both have a beautiful, personal energy you share. Others are like-beacons that shine you onto more similar lit up faces. I believe this because I live this. There will be false lights and false friends and at times you’ll be sucked in and have to pull yourself away- remember the anchors of those who have been there always- they’ll always pull you back and never judge you for reaching for whoever. They understand your light grows the more people you touch. They know they will always be home to you no matter how far you roam.
