Bloom’s New Continuance

Compost Transformed into Roses Cozy Harmony ~d nelson

Wonderful, our continuation into this
new year, dear refreshed fellow, yet fragile
blossoms in the garden of humanity.

calligraphy by Thich Nhat Hanh

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60 responses to “Bloom’s New Continuance”

  1. Tippy Gnu Avatar

    beautiful.
    i can almost smell
    those roses
    with faint tinge
    of compost

    1. Dina Avatar

      Me too. 🙂

    2. smilecalm Avatar

      feeling relieved
      that you didn’t
      have your senses
      overwhelmed, Tippy 🙂

  2. Dina Avatar

    Wonderful work. Thank you for sharing this with us, including the calligraphy. ❤

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      thank you for these kind words, dear artistic Dina!
      wishing you pleasant 2019 days, david 🙂

  3. Tom Cummings Avatar

    Happy New Year, David! Thanks for this optimistic post to welcome in 2019.

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      you’re welcome, dear Tom!
      diligence for myself & others
      to get up on the bright
      side of the bed 🙂

  4. Jet Eliot Avatar

    “…fragile blossoms in the garden of humanity.” Lovely words and sentiment, David. And I love the calligraphy and message too. My very best wishes to you for a year ahead of sweet fragrance and gentle breezes.

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      thanks to the kindness & support
      of yourself & others
      i’m feeling more like
      fresh blossoms
      than fresh compost, dear Jet!
      wishing you gentle rains
      and warm sunshine moments 🙂

  5. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

    Beautiful flowers and a lovely poem to the fragility of life.

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      smiling to your kind, supportive words, dear D Wallace Peach!
      a happiness new year to you 🙂

  6. litebeing Avatar

    May we all bloom fully in 2019! ❤

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      that’s a wonderful blessing, Linda!
      there’s certainly enough
      mud for lotuses to bloom 🙂

  7. Karen Lang Avatar

    Happy New Year David, and may we all continue to blossom and grow through the mud in 2019 ✨🙏🏻✨

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      thank you, dear Karen
      for continuing beautifully
      this new year with me
      & the rest here in the
      muddy garden 🙂

  8. susanenholm32 Avatar

    You reminded me of the sign on my bulletin board: “Plant melons, get melons. Plant beans, get beans.” A Chinese proverb.
    Here’s a question about advertisers on your site. What’s with the hairy guy shaving his belly? Lovely roses and message. . . . then, the hairy guy?

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      yes, we’re all watering seeds, dear susan!
      i’m sure we’ll do our best
      to water the more wholesome ones.
      i realize there are ads, as i use the free version of wordpress,
      but i have no say about which ads are placed.
      rest assured, that i
      am not the hairy guy 🙂

  9. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar

    Absolutely beautiful. I adore those roses. Your post reminds me of a saying I’ve used off and on for years, “Bloom where you’re planted.” Because life is precious, we must watch what we feed our mind, body, and soul. Wishing you and yours a very blessed New Year, David! 😀

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      thank you for kindly sharing this wise saying, Linda!
      as more blooms beckon to be reckognized
      i may need to use it for a future post.
      i’m happy it’s been wet, quenching the dryness here,
      so yes
      already a blessing…
      & to you & yours 🙂

  10. leo f. brady Avatar

    Happy New Year Brother! 😉

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      breathing, smiling, yes
      it’s a good year, so far, Leo!
      and may it be filled
      with pleasant moments for you 🙂

  11. Michael Avatar

    Happy New Year, David! May we root in the ground of our being this year, and open our hearts wide with such nourished beauty!

    Peace
    Michael

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      happiness each moment
      of your new year, dear Michael.
      smiling to your sweet fertilizing
      of mine & all’s roots!
      so much beauty & goodness arises
      with our simple coming together. 🙂

  12. Val Boyko Avatar

    May the new year bring renewed vibrancy and fragrance for the soul. 🙏

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      that sounds so nice, dear Val.
      i’m gonna hold that one
      till it’s time to let it go!
      wishing you happy 2019 🙂

  13. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar

    Wonderful David. Compost creates New out of the old.. And may your own year Bloom and be full of colour ❤

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      thank you for your gardener’s wisdom, dear Sue!
      knowing that you’re doing your best to blossom
      inspires me to reach towards the sky
      and let my pedals down 🙂

  14. Michele Anderson Avatar

    Happy New Year David! Let’s hope this truly will be a more humane year for all of us.

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      i’m grateful for your expressing
      what is difficult, real & true, dear Michele!
      i imagine you & many others helping
      those with real needs
      here in the garden.
      wishing you joy & strength in 2019 🙂

  15. The Hipster Kitties Avatar

    Charlee: “We like flowers.”
    Chaplin: “They attract butterflies and hummingbirds.”
    Charlee: “We like butterflies and hummingbirds.”

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      so wonderful having
      kitties, doggies & other critters
      in the garden, hipster kitties 🙂

  16. JoAnna Avatar

    It’s good to remember the power of dirt and mud, sun and water. Happy New Year!

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      sounds so wise, dear JoAnna
      to humbly recognize
      the ingredients
      of which we
      are made!
      happiness new year to you 🙂

      1. JoAnna Avatar

        🙂 Happiness to you.

  17. A gypsy at heart Avatar

    Love that quote! So true – no mud, no lotus. Thanks for sharing this and happy, healthy, peaceful 2019 to you.

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      smiling to your kind thoughts, dear gypsy!
      a wet new year so far, yay!
      may your’s be fresh with happiness 🙂

      1. A gypsy at heart Avatar

        Thanks so much for your lovely wishes! Enjoy the start of 2019 🙂

  18. Julie Sopetrán Avatar

    Beatiful roses!!! Thanks a lot, gracias yo también te deseo Feliz Año Nuevo!!! Love.

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      Gracias por tu amabilidad, estimado Julie!.
      Feliz Año Nuevo 2019 🙂

  19. AmyRose🌹 Avatar

    No dirt, no roses. 🌹

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      smiling to your
      offering life
      giving dirt, Amy! 🙂

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      thank you, joshi 🙂

  20. shobhna Avatar

    Happy New Year David!
    Happy blooming through the year.

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      It’s been mostly happy
      & raining needed rains.
      Hope your year is fresh also, shobhna!
      Smiling to your blossoms 🙂

      1. shobhna Avatar

        Thank you David. We got some much needed sunshine in Washington. 🙂

  21. bruce thomas witzel Avatar

    So profound and deep in it’s simplicity – thanks David, for this reminder from Thay.

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      much appreciation for your kind, simple message, Bruce!
      Thay is a Zen master of making understanding
      simple for many folks like me 🙂

  22. Lara/Trace Avatar

    I’m feeling so yellow… and optimistic! xox

  23. Betty Hayes Albright Avatar

    Beautiful photo and words, David!
    Hope your new year is going well so far. Thank you for your uplifting posts – past, present and future! 🙂

  24. Meanderer Avatar

    Beautiful and uplifting!

    1. smilecalm Avatar

      thank you for these kind words, dear Meanderer 🙂

  25. luisa zambrotta Avatar

    This composition is amazing!

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