The Colourful Blooms of Spring

The Colourful Blooms of Spring

In springtime Mother Earth wakes from the long sleep of winter and, yawning, begins the regeneration process anew. Responding to her biding, slowly but surely, the buds appear on the limbs of the naked trees. The ground, satiated with ample moisture from downpours, dons greener hues. Though the temperature is still somewhat antagonistic to the many colourful blooms nature does its best to delight our senses with hardy bunches poking their heads up amidst the fresh grass carpet. Longing for more variety, humans have taken the further initiative and have planted countless blooms in their indoor gardens to satiate their senses.  

Here’s a small sampling of tantalizing flower displays: 

 Have a good spring.

BoSt Galleries Exhibit 5

BoSt Galleries Exhibit 5

Its image is heaven. Its energy is represented as unrestricted by any fixed conditions in space and is therefore conceived of as motion. Time is regarded as the basis of this motion; thus included also, the power of time and the power of persisting in time, that is, duration.

I Ching

Treasures of Nature onthe Eve of Earth Day

Treasures of Nature on the Eve of Earth Day

We had spent a good part of the day at one of a kind Arts and Crafts show at the Energy Centre in Exhibition Grounds. My soul had ample nourishment with all manners creative delectable, whether it is in the form of rich textiles, metal sculptures, paintings, photos, pottery, jewelry and attires by the numerous, very talented exhibiters.  When our feet refused to carry us any longer, we sought a respite with a hot gourmet coffee; then mindful of the impending bad weather we reluctantly headed home. The weather being so chaotic lately, on the chance that the cherry trees would be in bloom, we abandoned the direct route and detoured through High Park. 

My disappointment at not seeing any blossoms was soon supplanted when I spotted a flowering patch in the distance. “Stop!” I cried, “I have to see this.”

 Moments later we precariously parked alongside the road; I jumped out of the car and made my way straight down the slope to get a better view, ignoring all the while the biting cold wind buffeting my sleeves. I had on a light jacket, for the previous week’s odd warm spell had spoiled me. In truth today was more typical of March weather.  

 I was not disappointed.  This strange occurrence, this capricious display, call it what you will, my eyes soon beheld  the wondrous rows and rows of delicate flowers, strewn on the ground with their tiny white petals, dotted with occasional blues, stoic and beautiful, bending their heads, oftentimes whipped by the sudden rising cold winds. Nature has such surprises and I felt fortunate to be there at the right time to appreciate this carpet of wonder. Feeling somewhat melancholy, my heart quaked knowing the weatherman had called for snow later on this day.

Here are some of the wonders that my eyes had beheld that fortunate, rare moment:

 Happy Earth Day!

Nature's Abstract Art-4

Nature's Abstract Art-4

“Only because nature in its myriad forms corresponds with the myriad impulses of the Creative can it make these impulses real. Nature's richness lies in its power to nourish all living things; its greatness lies in its power to give then beauty and splendor. Thus it prospers all that lives. It is the Creative that begets things, but they are brought to birth by the Receptive.” I Ching

 

“The course of the Creative alters and shapes beings until each attains its true, specific nature, then it keeps them in conformity with the Great Harmony. Thus Does it show itself to further through perseverance." I Ching.

 The End