I continue to be busy with transplanting my tiny seedlings – and am loving watching them grow – demonstrating the newness of life that we see at this wonderful time of the year.

As I walk – I take in the beauty of the blossoms – and the new green that is appearing on the trees – all signs of new life.

It thrills my heart – and touches my soul – making me want to run and jump – much as I witness those new lambs doing – as I pass them in the fields.

One thing that strikes me – as I observe all this new life around me – is that it has been going on for some time.

The seeds were germinating – in the darkness – silently growing. New life developing – where it remained unseen – until the time of birth arrived.

I cheer myself each day – with that thought – that new life continues to grow within me – silently – unseen – and in spite of the passing of time.

And – even as my body grows older – there is that within me – that continues to sprout up. I feel it – and rejoice – for change is always there within – new awareness – fresh understanding – bursting forth – bringing that newness of life – to me.

And – as this quote puts it – “Every day is a renewal – every morning the daily miracle – the joy you feel is life”.

I’m reminded of a card I received recently. It had a picture of the rhododendron – but it was not just – that the picture was beautiful – the sender had included some facts about it too.

For – not only is it classed as an invasive weed – but it will fill a space with it’s beauty and life – regardless of whether it is welcome – it springs up everywhere.

In the sender’s words – “the rhododendron can be a great metaphor for life – showing us that we should never stop growing – and adapting – and never be ashamed of who we are”.

And so – as I continue to marvel – at the newness of life I see each day – I embrace – not just – who I am – but – “I am ready to embrace the new me – and all that I am becoming” – learning to adapt – and never to be ashamed.

Blessings – Lois