Butterflies and a Sweltering Hot Day. . .

As temperatures soared to 100 degrees Fahrenheit I got bored of being home under the air conditioner, so against my common sense I ventured out. Naturally I chose to walk around an outdoor garden center (this fact is in line with going against my common sense).

As I sweated and adjusted my sunglasses, I slowly walked along the aisles and admired the petunias, daisies, ventas, hydrangeas, and roses in various states of decay due to the excessive heat.

I paused at the row of beautiful deep purple butterfly bushes and lo and behold I witnessed several butterflies and mason bees darting in and out of the lush flowers. Well, I love photography, flowers and nature so I snapped this absolutely amazing photo.

I wanted to share it with you all because it is important to remind ourselves that there is beauty and there is joy in this world. . .despite the ugliness, hatred, and horror that rears itself far too often.

So, I hope you enjoy just admiring this beautiful butterfly alighting atop the deep purple butterfly bush’s flowers.

My advice is for you all to take a few minutes everyday to seek out joy and calm among nature.

Turn off social media and the news. . .

And pretend just for a little while (or longer) that the world is simply filled with butterflies, sunshine and flowers.

Remember that kindness is free.

So, this week be mindful of kindness; be mindful of the beauty around you.

Enjoy your week.

Jenny W. Andrews copyright 2024

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I am a published poet and short story writer. I have been published in SNHU's the penmen review. https://penmenreview.com/author/jenny-andrews is the link where you can find my poetry and a short story. Currently, I am writing a collection of short stories, and a collection of poetry. I am trying my hand at writing a novel. Well, not a novel, actually. Make that two novels. My passion is writing. My inspiration is Franz Krafka because he managed to see the absurdity of life. Life is all about perspective and who is telling the story. We all see this life through the lens of our experiences. Literature should inspire us to think, to analyze, and to get lost in unfamiliar worlds in which we learn something new about this human existence. It is my hope that my writing challenges the reader to think, and to see a different perspective, as well as be entertained. My faith in Jesus strengthens me and gives me the courage to survive the twists and turns of this life. My faith influences a lot of my writing in that goodness always triumphs over evil, in that love conquers all. I hope you enjoy reading my blog.

3 thoughts on “Butterflies and a Sweltering Hot Day. . .”

  2. Beautiful photo and great reminder. I do take walks in nature early in the morning and really late in the evening to avoid the hottest part of the day. No matter what time of the day it is, nature is a sanctuary. A place to breathe.

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