The branch of a rose bush was inclined towards the soil beneath and the weight of the rain soaked rose flower dragged it further downward. But three buds are turning upward.
Another rose bush has a drooping flower and two buds turning upward. towards the light! A lynx spider is resting on it.
I remember occasions when events or pressures on account of unresolved issues pile up, to feel a traction towards discouragement. It can be like the feeling while watching the drooping flower and withering petals- the end of the road!
The flower offers hospitality to the spider even in that stage. It raises a new horizon in thinking! No situation in life can be so weary that we loose a sense of worth and value to be in a serving role towards others! Even in our weakness, we can be a prop or support to others!
A senior citizen, frail and weak living alone in our village visits families taking some vegetable or eggs from the farm where he lives! He brings cheer and encouragement to others. He invites children to come to his garden to pluck and eat guava fruits! He lives his missionary calling!
Many live each day weary and drained of energy and purpose. I am familiar with such experiences in my own life during different situations.
The sight of the three buds in one bush and two buds in another turning upward bring the direction to choose when one is feeling depleted! There is hope and purpose beyond the current situation of stress or uncertainty.
The thriving buds give out a message of growing upward even when dragged downward by the drooping branch ! Soon there will be two three flowers in one branch and two flowers in the other, instead of the ones fading away!
What sustains us in weary situations is hope and prospects in the horizon!
M.C.Mathew (text and photo)
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