Gratitude Blooms

Summary

The web content reflects on the beauty and consistency of orchid blooms, drawing parallels to mindfulness and gratitude, and references the work of Thich Nhat Hanh and Oscar Wilde.

Abstract

The article "Get your shoes on" celebrates the resilience and grace of orchids, which bloom reliably every year, regardless of the care they receive. The author uses the orchids as a metaphor for gratitude and mindfulness, quoting Thich Nhat Hanh's call to walk gently upon the Earth. The orchids' consistent blooming serves as a life lesson, contrasting with Oscar Wilde's view on consistency being unimaginative. The piece also acknowledges contributions from other authors, Carolyn Hastings and Thalia Dunn, on the themes of mindfulness and the joy of footwear, respectively.

Opinions

The author expresses admiration for the orchids' ability to bloom annually, viewing it as a sign of their resilience and a lesson in consistency.
There is a sense of peace and divinity attributed to the orchids, which the author believes can be absorbed by those who observe them.
The article suggests that nature, through the example of orchids, teaches us to be grateful and mindful in our daily lives.
The author disagrees with Oscar Wilde's notion that consistency is unimaginative, using the orchids as a counterexample.
The piece appreciates the insights shared by Carolyn Hastings and Thalia Dunn on related topics, indicating a community of like-minded writers on the platform.

With or without shoes

Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) — Author’s photo modified with Powerpoint

Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) — Author’s Original photo

Sweet angel orchids with gratitude Unperturbed, they smile unceasingly Delightful, intricate, and charming Peaceful, they share space with calm

On long spindly stems, they cheer And embrace us with their grace They beat the beat of the pendulum Like magic, all reappear season after season

Sweet angel orchids with delicate faces With sunshine or moonlight, they glow Seeking us to absorb their divinity And they await patiently in their abode

All my six orchids are in full bloom, and here are a few of them (due to the two image restriction for this prompt). These orchids are tended with or without shoes, and they do not fail to bloom. I have had this orchid (shown in the header image) for seven years, and it has put out blooms every year. Consistency is their motto, and I am learning from them.

“Consistency is the hallmark of the unimaginative.” ― Oscar Wilde

Thank you, dear Indubala Kachhawa, for the below prompt.

I enjoyed Carolyn Hastings’ micro poem — Digging Into Mindfulness. I agree it is the shortest poem she has written, still imparts a valuable lesson.

Get your shoes on

Gratitude Blooms

With or without shoes

Get Your Shoes On

You have an important task to do

Thanks for reading.