When I saw this plant, I was struck by the observation of several phases of life that were represented. Small little bead like pods gathered in the beginning stage of life, fully formed and blooming white flowers, faded flowers turned slightly yellow by aging and dry, shriveled flowers with no life remaining. I imagined all of the things that contributed to the flower’s lifecycle, and the amount of things that have to work in synchrony in order for the plant to flourish.
Working in synchrony seems like a rather simple concept, I think. Except when it isn’t. When we lose sight of the fact that we are all connected, the very fabric of humanity begins to unravel.
Currently, we are separated physically. We are divided politically. Our socioeconomic, educational and medical systems are broken. And, I could go on.
Quite simply, we are out of sync.
It is time for a change.
I am aware that I am but a tiny spec in the greater whole. And, I am aware that I have a role to play in healing our world. Some days, I feel totally committed to being kind, doing for others, sharing what I have, learning where I need to grow and develop while being a voice and taking action in support of change. Other days, the very best I can do is find the stillness within, knowing that it is enough.
Tonight, as I go into my meditation, I will set an intention around finding our way peacefully to the change(s) we seek and remembering that we are all connected. In that way, I will water the roots of humanity.