The cycle of nature—the progress from seed to fruition to dying-off and then renewal in the spring—was mirrored in the wild fields and the cultivated garden alike, while the fragility of harvest—the possible interruption of the cycle by drought, wind, or other natural calamities— established the pattern of how humans understood the workings of the cosmos. The oldest of surviving sacred stories have their roots in the garden and reflect how humanity sought to understand the changeable patterns of their world… ~Peg Streep
There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God; for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment. For to the one who pleases him God gives wisdom and knowledge… ~Ecclesiastes 2:24-26a ✝
**In the photo is a pink poppy in bloom next to one that has already lost the petals which surrounded its seed pod.
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I love this! Beautiful words and photo! Hugs to you
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Thank you, Michelle. I’m glad you like them. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Blessings to you sweet friend! 🙂
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gorgeous pic~
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Thank you, Cindy. It’s hard not to get a good pic of something that beautiful. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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