{"id":3562,"date":"2012-05-13T10:10:38","date_gmt":"2012-05-13T17:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=3562"},"modified":"2012-05-23T06:14:26","modified_gmt":"2012-05-23T13:14:26","slug":"as-you-walk-through-life-what-is-your-favorite-flower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2012\/05\/as-you-walk-through-life-what-is-your-favorite-flower\/","title":{"rendered":"As you walk through life, what is your favorite flower?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of my favorite things to do is take a daily nature walk<\/strong><\/a> – a respite from the sameness of my indoor routines and work.   As I drink in the fresh, clean scent of the outdoors, I snap photographs of natural patterns and colorful flora growing along the path.   I see everything from a new, unique perspective out in the wild;  it refreshes and energizes my spirit.<\/p>\n

What beautiful things do you see in your own walk of life?<\/p>\n

Today I’d like to share a special photo essay with you.   I used my cell phone to capture a stunning, rainbow hued bouquet of color, during one of my meditative walks this spring.   I find it fun and calming to keep a photo journal of my experiences as I journey through life.   I think you’d find it rewarding too,  especially when you look back on all the digital memories you’ve preserved.<\/p>\n

Please allow me a peek into your world and share your favorite flower with me.<\/p>\n

I came across this beautiful poem, that can gently help us remember to appreciate ourselves as we walk our life paths each day.<\/p>\n

Value  yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inspired by – Mary Anne Radmacher<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/td>\nLive in your joy today.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nBe authentic.  Appreciate yourself.  First.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nAppreciate others from your own abundance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nLife Changes.  Circumstances change.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nof being into new circumstances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nrather than becoming new yourself.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nEmbrace transformation as an opportunity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n		And keep on appreciating yourself.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\n <\/em>Photography by Ann Tran<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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One of my favorite things to do is take a daily nature walk – a respite from the sameness of my indoor routines and work.   As I drink in the…Posted on<\/span>