RSS 2.0 FeedJune 3, 2011, Weekly editorial
Weeds are food for thought
Weeds can cause a great deal of damage. They may trigger life-threatening allergic reactions. If left unchecked, they can choke out the healthy plants we are growing to eat. They have managed to break up brick stairs and concrete driveways. They can even destroy a small planet, as Saint-Exuperey’s “Little Prince” would tell you.
That said, weeds can also be beautiful. One person’s nuisance weed is another’s lovely wildflower. It all depends on your point of view at the moment.
There is a popular garden sign that says, “May all your weeds be wildflowers.” We would like to send this blessing on to our readers.
What it means will be different for everybody. What we wish is that whatever inconveniences or troubles come your way will also have a bright side, a chance to appreciate the unexpected beauty and goodness in this world.
Did you ever find the lot was full at the beach you usually go to, and then find another beach that is now your new favorite?
Remember how sad you were when you could not go to the school of your choice? Did it work out better at the new one?
What about the boy or the girl who broke your heart? Aren’t you glad you found another who is a keeper?
When the doctor gave you a diet, at first you missed your favorite foods, but then didn’t you discover the pleasures of eating fresh fruit and veggies?
You went to the gym because of an injury, but now enjoy the endorphins you get from working out so much that going becomes the highlight of your day.
Your aunt was unhappy that she needed a hearing aid, but later found it useful to turn it off sometimes.
You requested a linden tree and they planted a cherry, but isn’t it beautiful?
Ever miss a turn and discover a new shortcut?
Life is full of wildflowers, if you stop to think about it. Come on, you can think of some, too!
