none of the flowering fruit trees in the ancient idiom
are in this photo
but some of my native plants are doing as they please
blooming and flourishing at their own rate
“Oubaitori” comes from the kanji, (Japanese characters), that symbolize four flowering trees: cherry blossom, plum, peach, and apricot. It’s an ancient idiom meaning that people, like the flowers on those trees, bloom and flourish at their own rate and in their own way. The overall takeaway: Don’t compare yourself to others, instead, celebrating your inherent uniqueness.
I’m on it.
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It’s a good concept. 🌸
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A nice slice of Japanese wisdom, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Love that Beth, very wise words.
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Just be you. (Everyone else is already taken)
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Gosh, how interesting!
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I hear you dear Beth. 👏🏽
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I like apricots, Beth …
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Me too!
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Self compassion can be very very difficult. For me, anyway.
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I agree
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I am responsible for my own misery and I am the only one who can rid myself of it.
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So true Beth !🤗
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We can learn so much from the quiet wisdom of nature. Thanks for sharing this wise reflection with us, Beth. It’s good to be reminded of this from time to time.
Your blooms are lovely. I love this time of year!
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Thanks , and it is a good reminder
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That is a wonderful way to view the world, I say!
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I very much like the message in this post.
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nice
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I thought first of my grandchildren, 19 and 24, as they contemplate their paths in adulthood …
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perfect example
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Anything flowering is lovely!
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yes, each in its own way
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I love that meaning with its analogy. Thanks for sharing, Beth; it just spoke to me so clearly.
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Looks fabulous.
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a great concept: good to recall when you’re feeling down —
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at our own rate – so good to remember!
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Nature doesn’t try to be anything but what it was designed to be. It’s very difficult for most of us to find contentment in who we are. Isn’t it?
Loved this share, Beth.
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yes, people often rail against it
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So sad. Took me a very long time to be at peace with myself. So much time wasted.
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I like that!
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