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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