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The Lilies in our midst....

Posted Jun 3, 2011 06:16 PM
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Do you stop and appreciate the beauty of nature each day?

Are you grateful for the world around you…even the ‘lilies of the fields’?

Our small town in western North Carolina has been a joyful source of beautiful blossoms since the beginning of spring. The trees, bushes and flowering gardens bring peace and beauty to celebrate the ‘new beginnings’ of each day.

Beginning late May and now into June, the town is enveloped in orange and yellow lilies. Some of these beauties have been carefully planted and cultivated, but so many of them are wild. It is said by the locals that the town is built on fields of lilies.
I must say, I totally believe them.

These gorgeous creations are infused on every street and country road, in private and public gardens, and in the surrounding fields. What a joy to see the lilies open anew each day…the start of a ‘new beginning’ of their life… and a precious gift to all who take moments to appreciate their beauty. And their blooming is only beginning… it will continue all summer.

As we consider the lilies, let us become more aware of the ‘new beginnings’ we are given each day. Embrace these opportunities as gifts to be opened and shared with others, and as special moments for us to appreciate and to grow into the amazing and authentic women we were created to be.

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In Gratitude for the New Beginnings of Life…:-x
Linda Kay Holden
New Beginnings Community

Photography by Linda Holden Originals
6 Comments
I have tiger lilies in my garden and I look forward to their blooming every spring.
Hey Linda,

Yes, I do try to make a conscious effort to appreciate the beauty of nature daily. I find myself many times awestruck at the abundance of flora and fauna, the newness of the green in early Spring, the mingling scents in the air as the season progresses...just takes my breath away! Thanks for this lovely reminder to look upon each and every day as a new beginning!

With Laughter and Magic,
Elaine
Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for your warm and loving comments. :-x
The beauty that surrounded me yesterday...and every day...just called to be shared.

Enjoy a beautiful joyful day! B-)
Linda Kay Holden
New Beginnings Community
Hi Linda,

I love your blogs so much. they always put a smile on my face. ‘lilies of the fields’ are so very beautiful. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful for the world around me.

Hugs,
Lin :)
Linda, your town is truly blessed to have these beauties all season! "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?" Matthew 6:28-30

Thank you for sharing your pictures and your thoughts!

Love,
Kathy
Dear Linda,

Gorgeous photos!!! :-D

My lilies have not begun to bloom yet and am eagerly awaiting their arrival! These orange beauties offer such a wonderful splash of color to brighten each new morning. It must be totally enchanting to walk down any street in your "small town in western North Carolina"!

Lilies are indeed a beautiful gift and reminder of the precious creations given to us at every moment, including our noble selves ~

Thank you Linda for always offering such inspiration and beauty in your blogs! :-x
Gratitude,
Rijuta Tooker
Creative Concentration Community
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