Your beautiful flower photos make it easy to understand your obsession with dahlias; there’s a powerful sturdiness to their petals and overall shape and stature, and a richness of hues of each variety that makes it hard to look away (or stop thinking about) That’s why I don’t grow them! But I love them all the same!
Jessica, as usual you've put your finger on something interesting -- I do think it is the variety (their genetics are crazy - infinite combinations!) that really stimulates me - I love to see the differences in shapes and hues. With all that you DO grow, it's a good idea to stay away from dahlias!!
Oy! I tried that counting backwards thing -- it's a bummer when you get to 1 and you're still awake! Well dahlias are definitely more interesting than sheep but I imagine you could use whatever beautiful thing in nature you admire and can focus on. You and Pam live in such a beautiful are - maybe trees?!!
As always your words are just so real and vulnerable, and as a result so comforting and it's what makes reading you such a gift. I love the counting of the flowers and the photos and names to match, those beautiful blossoms are like your good friends coming along to soothe your worries and remind you of the beauty and grace the world still holds. Love to you Susie and thank you so much for the joy of gettin lost in your words. x
Aw, Polly thank you. The flowers ARE like my friends! I love trying to conjure up all their names. It is hard waiting for them to show their faces again. But I think we do find comfort in beauty, for sure, and and I sure know that you do! xo
Great article! I also love your vulnerability and honesty. As I read this I was filled with a certain peace that God alone can bring. It made me realize that what I think is an abnormal plight; feeling so alone in the middle of the night and believing that I am the only one who has fear and ruminates on life passing by so quickly may not be that unusual at all. All of a sudden I do not feel alone or misunderstood. Thanks for sharing from your heart.
Terese I am glad you got some comfort from this. I don’t think it is unusual to have these fears and it is good to know that we are not alone! Take good care!
Roberta, any flowers are good flowers! Can you have something indoors, like African violets or geraniums?! A little color and life is good for everything!
Thanks sweetheart I have a lovely little apartment looking out on a lake facing east lots of trees and birds, so I am good, probably will go for a couple pots that don’t require a lot of watering.
I’m afraid I could get arrested for plant abuse regarding indoor plants so not my thing, however my grandmother, Alma, was so so proud of her African violets☺️
I would love to hear those Priscilla. You are a beautiful spirit and I appreciate so much your pursuit of wisdom and balance - and for what you share. It is important to keep trying to stay on this plain when the world is so crazy around us. Looking forward to seeing you this summer!
Come sit by me. Drinking, sober, exercised, or exhausted: I am a crappy sleeper jolted by the moment when my mind refuses to let go of the side of the pool long after my body has. There are all sorts of physiological explanations for this, I gather, and then there’s plain old fear, and it likes to take over the control freak steering wheel. I’ve taken to counting backwards. If it’s late and I still can’t sleep, I read Annie’s books. If I wake early in a panic, I read Mary Oliver. Maybe I need to revisit dahlias...Beautiful post 🙏🏻❤️
I’m glad to have company clinging to the side of the pool with me! Interesting about the physiological aspects - I will have to research as it really is kind of bizarre. Lamott and Oliver are definitely a good place to turn - like you, I keep them by my bed. Thank you as always for your perspective and support.
Your beautiful flower photos make it easy to understand your obsession with dahlias; there’s a powerful sturdiness to their petals and overall shape and stature, and a richness of hues of each variety that makes it hard to look away (or stop thinking about) That’s why I don’t grow them! But I love them all the same!
Jessica, as usual you've put your finger on something interesting -- I do think it is the variety (their genetics are crazy - infinite combinations!) that really stimulates me - I love to see the differences in shapes and hues. With all that you DO grow, it's a good idea to stay away from dahlias!!
Yes—my crazy insecurities come pouring out at 3:00 am. I have been counting backwards from 100, to little avail. I will try counting dahlias.
Oy! I tried that counting backwards thing -- it's a bummer when you get to 1 and you're still awake! Well dahlias are definitely more interesting than sheep but I imagine you could use whatever beautiful thing in nature you admire and can focus on. You and Pam live in such a beautiful are - maybe trees?!!
As always your words are just so real and vulnerable, and as a result so comforting and it's what makes reading you such a gift. I love the counting of the flowers and the photos and names to match, those beautiful blossoms are like your good friends coming along to soothe your worries and remind you of the beauty and grace the world still holds. Love to you Susie and thank you so much for the joy of gettin lost in your words. x
Aw, Polly thank you. The flowers ARE like my friends! I love trying to conjure up all their names. It is hard waiting for them to show their faces again. But I think we do find comfort in beauty, for sure, and and I sure know that you do! xo
Great article! I also love your vulnerability and honesty. As I read this I was filled with a certain peace that God alone can bring. It made me realize that what I think is an abnormal plight; feeling so alone in the middle of the night and believing that I am the only one who has fear and ruminates on life passing by so quickly may not be that unusual at all. All of a sudden I do not feel alone or misunderstood. Thanks for sharing from your heart.
Terese I am glad you got some comfort from this. I don’t think it is unusual to have these fears and it is good to know that we are not alone! Take good care!
No longer living where I can have a flower garden, but I would love to give dahlias a try😊
Roberta, any flowers are good flowers! Can you have something indoors, like African violets or geraniums?! A little color and life is good for everything!
Thanks sweetheart I have a lovely little apartment looking out on a lake facing east lots of trees and birds, so I am good, probably will go for a couple pots that don’t require a lot of watering.
I’m afraid I could get arrested for plant abuse regarding indoor plants so not my thing, however my grandmother, Alma, was so so proud of her African violets☺️
Well I am happy you have a lovely view with birds and trees - yay!
Oh my. Susie...
I have no words.
Unusual for me.
All I have is gratitude.
For this beautiful post.
For you teaching me about the glory of growing dahlias.
For your vulnerability and strength and courage and honest, open heart.
I will be thinking of you in the wee hours.
And I hope I can play my antique singing bowls for you someday. I think they’ll speak to you ❤️
I would love to hear those Priscilla. You are a beautiful spirit and I appreciate so much your pursuit of wisdom and balance - and for what you share. It is important to keep trying to stay on this plain when the world is so crazy around us. Looking forward to seeing you this summer!
Come sit by me. Drinking, sober, exercised, or exhausted: I am a crappy sleeper jolted by the moment when my mind refuses to let go of the side of the pool long after my body has. There are all sorts of physiological explanations for this, I gather, and then there’s plain old fear, and it likes to take over the control freak steering wheel. I’ve taken to counting backwards. If it’s late and I still can’t sleep, I read Annie’s books. If I wake early in a panic, I read Mary Oliver. Maybe I need to revisit dahlias...Beautiful post 🙏🏻❤️
I’m glad to have company clinging to the side of the pool with me! Interesting about the physiological aspects - I will have to research as it really is kind of bizarre. Lamott and Oliver are definitely a good place to turn - like you, I keep them by my bed. Thank you as always for your perspective and support.
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How lucky am I to have both you and Susie speaking to me so powerfully on my iPhone first thing in the morning? (And late at night...)
Connection comes in many forms. I’m so grateful to have connected with you two
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Priscilla! And isn’t it lovely to have YOU here on Sunday morning?! 🥰