This post started as a thank you, a sense of gratefulness as I lay in bed at 4 am. waiting for the alarm to chime. Many of us experience those moments when we reflect on the relationships we have with other humans, the ones who reside physically in our lives and those we know only through their words and images – bloggers, writers, readers – people.
We leave traces of ourselves behind. For some, these legacies are tidal waves that fill the pages of history books. They’re the catalysts of destruction who leave suffering and hardship in their wakes, or they’re the visionaries who dedicate their lives to nobler human aspirations, to creating beauty or fostering peace and compassion.
For most of us, our wakes are gentler, quieter ripples on life’s pond. We act upon the world in smaller ways, planting metaphorical gardens through our choices, our creative ventures, our stewardship and how we treat others.
Two hundred years from now, most of us won’t be remembered. But if you are like me, you might believe that the traces we leave behind linger in the firmament, that the cosmos is altered in some small way by each brief presence.
And thus, my sleepy morning musing turns back to you. You out there, my friends in the firmament who have sent your ripples into my little pond; they have filled me with gratefulness for your presence. Thank you for reading, commenting, and sharing your time, humor, talent, wisdom, and friendship. My days are warmer for your presence.
The lovely roses in this post were planted by the woman who lived here before me. Her fragrant garden continues to bloom each spring. She too left beauty in her wake.
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Thanks the reblog and for making a ripple in my pond 🙂 Have a wonderful week 🙂 ❤
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Grateful for you too! 🙂
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This blogging thing is so much more than I thought it would be when I started. A wonderful place week in and week out ❤
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That it is, Diana. 🙂
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The flowers are stunning, and your message truly heartwarming. Yes, the small ripples are still so meaningful for those who are in the gentle wake. Thanks for the post. 💐
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They are in full bloom now and every day I marvel at them. Thanks for becoming part of my pond and leaving a gentle wake. Have a wonderful peaceful Sunday 🙂
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It is my pleasure to leave a small ripple in your pond. The garden that was left to you was not by chance, it is part of the ripples in your pond. I enjoyed your post and hopefully will add a ripple or two as well.
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Thank you for the kind thought. I’m looking forward to the connection ❤ I'll try to leave behind a bit of happiness and kindness in your pond as well 🙂
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