The World is a Rose

 

 

 

 

 

"The world is a rose;

smell it and pass it

to your friends."

 

Persian Proverb

 

 

We learn from the world surrounding us, either through observation, participation, or deliberate search.  We may consciously or unconsciously be taking in the fragrance of the world, but why not share the experience with others?

During the gathering of some women, one lady asked, "And who saw the blue moon last night?"  Excitedly, everyone responded at once.  We had all seen it, but now we added the elements from other stories.  One saw it through her bathroom window; another was out on her back deck; there was one who saw it while driving home in her car; and lastly, a person who stood in her driveway with her pajama's on. 

We all laughed in the telling of where we individually were, but the conversation continued about what we each saw.  There were very differing accounts of what additional things these women saw in the sky.  A variety of things mentioned greatly pertained to the position, movement, and images of the stars.  

The world is filled with fragrances and when we slow down and pay attention we can be easily engaged in an underlying excitement.  When we share these fragrances with our family or friends, the conversation deepens the experience, not only ours, but theirs as well.

It is through the sharing of our experiences that a connection grows.  The bonds of family or friends are strengthened.  We gain the experience of the lovely garden of life through our own senses, and through the eyes of others as well.

"My lifetime listens to yours."

Muriel Rukeyser