Inspiration – Dandelions

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Sometimes traditional stories hit the right spot. This one often does for me.

Nadia spent the whole autumn sowing and preparing his garden. In the spring, the flowers opened, and Nadia noticed a few dandelions that he had not planted.

Nadia pulled them up. But the seeds had already spread, and others grew. He tried to find a poison that would kill only dandelions. An expert told him that any poison would end up killing all the other flowers too. In despair, Nadia sought help from a gardener.

‘It’s just like marriage,’ said the gardener. ‘Along with the good things, there are always a few inconveniences.’

‘What should I do, then?

‘Nothing. They may not be the flowers you intended to have, but they are still part of the garden.’

 

May we embrace all aspects of our garden and the unexpected that life brings our way.

37 responses to “Inspiration – Dandelions”

  1. We all have our dandelions!

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    1. That we do. I always appreciate you sharing yours Kate 💛

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  2. still part of the garden. Bam!

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  3. Dandelions are an edible food. The only reason I pull them is because my HOA is so strict about weeds. I like to leave them for the bees to have early food. And they hold the ground showing you where you need to work a little harder. 🙂

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    1. Sound insights Marlene ❣️ I love them too ☺️

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  4. Wonderful way to look at life and of course, marriage.

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    1. Thank you Michele. A shift in perspective can open up a whole new world 💛

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  5. I like dandelions! 🙂

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    1. A woman of taste and discernment. Love it😎

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  6. Yes, indeed. Great metaphor

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    1. Thank you Derrick 💛

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  7. As my 9-year-old granddaughter says, “What wrong with dandelions? They’re cheerful and they’re pretty.” Just like those “inconveniences” in our life. Looked at another way, we see the good, the sweet, the necessity of inconvenience. xo

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    1. You have a wise young one Pam. Thanks for stopping by 💛

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  8. As they say, it’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow anyone any good! Dandelions are a very pretty plant!

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    1. I agree Paul. Thank you for blowing my way 💛

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  9. Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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    1. So glad you enjoyed it Aarzoo 💛

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  10. Excellent advice! As someone who often tried a little too hard to control what’s in her garden, it’s something I needed to hear.

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    1. Smiling … thanks Ann 😎

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  11. So it is. The good with the less good…and I can tell I have missed even the less good.

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    1. Ahh yes. It all matters ❤️ Thank you Helen

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  12. Beautiful and timely story Val. Dandelions are also very useful and nutritious. ♡

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    1. Thank you for your support of dandelions and this post Shobhna 💛

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  13. We have dandelions in the garden and I love them 🙂 Lovely post!

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    1. Thank you Cristina. 💛

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  14. doing nothing can be very hard…have a beautiful day Val ☺️💫 smiles hedy

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    1. Thank you Hedy. Glad you enjoyed this one 💛

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  15. I appreciate your thoughts! Marriage is very much accepting the good with the bad!

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    1. Thank you Sally 💛

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      1. Aww ur welcome sis.

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