Daisy Principle

The year’s at the spring,
And day’s at the morn;
Morning’s at seven;
The hill-side’s dew-pearl’d;
The lark’s on the wing;
The snail’s on the thorn;
God’s in His heaven–
All’s right with the world!
Robert Browning
Pippa’s Song

© 2006

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”
– Mother Teresa

Freedom lives deep within our heart, mind, soul, and spirit. Search for it. Let it completely soak your being! Find a place of solitude to reawaken that presence within you. Aspire to be more aware, more giving, and doing more simple acts of kindness. Lend encouraging words to those who need a ray of hope. Let the tendrils of love that entwines your heart reach out to embrace everything that lives and breathes.

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” [William Arthur Ward]

”Dear Lord; we beg but one boon more: Peace in the hearts of all men living, peace in the whole world this Thanksgiving.” – Joseph Auslander

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing… John Keats

Strolling through the gorgeous Munsinger flower gardens we could not believe how absolutely breathtaking it was.  Such beauty was intricately planned out and implemented by a husband and wife whose vision produced a life of joy for others to behold and embrace.  Through their artistic skills, they laid out beautiful colors and dimensions of varied designs, and textures.  The light breeze blew through the wild grasses and rushes creating magical sounds of its own music.  The gardens, which flowed together harmoniously, were interspersed with sitting benches and water fountains to enhance the area’s ambiance.  Small groups relaxed under huge shade trees while others slowly meandered by enjoying the sights and scent.  The Mississippi River flowed alongside the gardens as if someone perfectly placed it there to behold its magnificence.  Peace permeates the air.  Truly, their life’s work of art is perfection!

The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration.
-Claude Monet

We must cherish our imagination; our ability to dream; for the highest achievers since history began, have been the dreamers who, combined their perspiration and their aspiration to make their own unique contribution. Andrew Matthews, Being Happy!

Wind Song

The winds of time, ah, what virtual events they have seen, and played a part in.  It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.  Der Wind, Der Wind mein himmliches Kind; (the wind, the wind, my heavenly child).  The words imply heavens wind’s usher in monumental changes throughout time.  Soft-spoken lovely beautiful moments intermixed between harsh drama-filled days and eras. 

The blowing soft rush of song-filled melody wisps past us continually, but do we embrace and receive it at will – that is the question.  There is a melody playing at all times with every event that occurs around us, which is meted out according to the daily path we take.  According to its orchestration, we are to map out our day’s events. 

The Greek poet Homer during the classical times spoke of our greatest potential as human beings, which are honor, virtue, greatness, morality, and the importance of living an obscure life, somewhat mysterious and not readily known, rather than being concerned about and seeking fame.  Importance to him meant to live life with humility.   

Our emotions are very affected by the display that the soul has and feels at any given moment.  The laughter and cry of our soul make up who we are; always molding and changing our character.  We become a living breathing instrument.  Is your song one of sorrow and sadness or one of beauty and joy?  If we choose to believe in greatness, we will become great one moment at a time.  Your inner self grows accustomed to those influences around you and as you nurture and feed your soul, you become a creature of excellence. 

As is stated biblically, they who sow in tears shall reap in joy and singing.  He who goes forth bearing seed and weeping (at needing his precious supply of grain for sowing) shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. 

Our devotion in life should always be towards our development of righteousness – living a life filled with doing what is right; and praise to our one and only creator.  Do you hear the Wind Song every day as it blows past you?  Breathe deeply, feel lovingly, let your soul soar, be a bearer of good news, and never forget who you are and where you are going- the winds, the winds, my heavenly child!

Written By: Renata Ritter  

© 2008

“Earth is crammed with Heaven.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Your Gift is like a Flower

You are beauty, you are grace, your colors shine for every face, your words are pure and filled with life, to God be the praise!  Your aromatic scent remains deep within our hearts, stirring us to unfold the beauty of our soul, making us whole.  His word says TRUST and so we MUST for the Christ within us all will appear when your words declare; Lord I am here, USE ME!

Although we feel alone at times truly all around us and in the midst of us are fields and rows of thousands and thousands of the most beautiful flowers that exist in the world, each with its own unique scent, color, and shape.  If you look very, very closely, you will see there are no two flowers that are exactly alike.

So it is for each of us as we are all uniquely made.  We each have very intricate skills and abilities that were chosen distinctly just for us.  Reach deep inside and pull out your gifts and slowly open each one up savoring the joy of discovering; what’s inside of here?  These gifts should never be given away because truly they will only work just for you.  The more you use each of these gifts the more lustrous and precious they become.

These gifts will go in and out of seasons and just like magic, they will change into another gift.  Just like a flower, that drops its seeds when the new season arrives, given the right elements, they will sprout and produce another gorgeous flower and yet it is the offspring of the original.  Our eagerness will be immeasurable as we wait to see what new precious gifts will transpire throughout all of the upcoming seasons of our life.

Flower, flower, flower you are heaven’s mint, its scent, its scent makes us reinvent who we are.  Flower, flower, flower your message is universal, it crosses every barrier communicating in a silent message; YOU are Worthy!

Written by: Renata Ritter

© 2006

The greatest gift I ever had
Came from God; I call him Dad!
~Author Unknown

“Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad.” — Anne Geddes

Happy Fathers Day! Dads thank you for all of your hard work, love, patience, and dedication to your family (s).  God bless you!

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.
Helen Keller

Daisies open at dawn as the day just starts to begin.  A Daisy symbolizes innocence and purity.  It can also symbolize new beginnings.  The flower’s meaning of daisy is loyal love.  Daisies affect emotional balance.  The daisy is calming and relaxing it is used to soothe and clear the mind creating an atmosphere of peace and patience.

The daisy was traditionally used by the ancient Romans to give them a clear mind and to empower them with courage for their battles.

I hope you will be encouraged today by the Daisy Principle website for any battles you may be going through. I hope the atmosphere around you is filled with peace and immense patience.  The battle is not ours it is the Lord’s.