“Life is a repeated cycle of getting lost and then finding yourself
again. There are many smaller cycles within that cycle where you get
lost to a smaller degree and then remember yourself again. Sometimes
you do it to yourself on purpose, consciously or unconsciously. Every
time you get lost it is so that you can learn something or experience
something from a different perspective”
- Jay Woodman
Project 365: #32
Well, today being Mother's Day, I have been completely spoilt by my girls with breakfast in bed, fresh flowers and gifts! I am grateful for the gift of children, and sad at the same time, that I did not let my mother know how much she meant to me when she was alive. Maybe it is with passing that we really appreciate people because we miss everyday things that just happen naturally and we take for granted. So, I bought some flowers in honour of my mother, and when I put them into a mason jar, it made me think of her scolding me, and suggesting that a vase may be prettier! There is not a day goes by that I don't think of her, and wish she was here to chat to. Although we had our differences, she had an infinite wisdom, that I could have really drawn on in recent times! She also explored Europe in 1960, having recently qualified as a teacher in South Africa. She travelled to England by ship, and taught there to earn some money and then travelled with friends to various places in Europe. I would have loved to chat to her about it now that I have lived here, as I did not truly appreciate her experience before. What I have learnt is that the cycle of life goes on, and we really need to appreciate each moment, and not rush to the next! I have also gained new perspective on so many things, having lost and found myself again several times over. Hopefully, I have gained some of my mother's wisdom to pass onto my girls. Once again, nature shows us her awesome cycle....look at the tree on the left of the pics, the transformation is amazing from winter through spring...life continues!
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