Purest Showoff

It's OK. Some folks brag to cover their insecurities. Exaggerations are often to fill in for what really isn't. But this plant is an unabashed showoff. And it is just fine, 'cause it is the truth. Extravagant color grabs me by the heart and holds me to gaze for sometime stopping all the other Things I get to do today while I drink in the glory and delight shared by this shrub that is willing to shine its fullest glory into my day. I'm appreciating its presence in all ways I know.











When we shine our most beautiful selves into the world, it gives others permission to do the same.  Join me, would you?   Let your light so shine. . . .

Smith Rock Green

It was glowing. Sometimes the "life" in a thing just grabs you. That's what these rocks did, the green in these rocks, that is.

Over the years I've paid some attention to color, so I'm sure I've seen this shade of green before. But as we first caught sight of the frozen stone faces of Smith Rock (Central Oregon), it sprang forth and grabbed me by the heart.

I'm letting myself melt into the wonder of this sacred place knowing that all other Things I get to do today are now insignificant.