potbound and pruning….
This has been a stretchy summer
of opening new spaces
for roots
reaching from cracked pots
and
rambling for roomier digs.
It turns me on,
this deeply honest journey
from seed to fruit
and flower
….the way green things,
….the way green things,
with no straining or striving,
open up and receive the moisture, light and care
that they need
with no reluctance
or apology.
or apology.
I love the dailyness of it, too
…the whole becoming process.
Without drama,
growth happens.
growth happens.
Then without ceremony,
they begin to bloom.
they begin to bloom.
What a beautiful legacy,
just exactly what was inside of them
becoming visible
and available
and enjoyable
….simple and easy as air.
God I wanna be like that,
to fully become the most organic,
unpretentious
colorful version
of the authentic me.
No hype;
just fruit.
of the authentic me.
No hype;
just fruit.
One of the spaces I’m pruning this week
is my blog.
….just transplanting it to a lighter, more stable spot.
I’ve been unable to come around and leave comments
on many of your blogs
and I hate that!
(wordpress will be more hospitable, I’m assured)
So I’m packing up and moving
(with the wonderful help of Michele Bergh)
Because
(yeah, it’s how I feel about you)
So taking a deep breath,
going palms up
and making the move.
…I’ll see you on the other side.
Hope to be at Ripplespeak.com by Aug 1
and will link it up here just as soon as we’re unpacked.
Please don’t be a stranger
….you’re wildly welcome in my life!
This is such a beautiful post. Your love of growing things is such the reflection of your heart. So lovely.
Oh I love this post so much…..You are so right the simplicity of it all…why can't we be that way….I like you strive to be the best and most authentic version of me……
I am sorry that I haven't helped you with your blog but it looks like you have found your answer…I am so glad….Many people are changing over to wordpress and I will be anxious to see how you like it…..
Take care of yourself precious friend and I will definitely see you on the other side…..
Big hugs and blessings to a very special friend…..
lovely and lovely timing!!!! Check what I just posted! love the symbiosis here : D
Beautiful words from your beautiful heart.
I am excited to hear how your move goes, and how Michelle is to work with! Please dish details when you are done 🙂
See you soon ~ xo, Anita
how exciting about a new blog address!
take in the green, dear friend!
& the sun!
& can't wait to see you
shining out!
BE THE FRUIT.
yes. xoxox
I will follow you, wherever you may go….
that song popped into my head… lol
there would be a Jennifer hole in my heart if I did not.
"potbound and pruning" been feeling a little of both lately!!
xxoo
You know we will follow you where ever you go!
The beauty of your heart ripples outward with every word and photo.
I too have thought of moving on over to WP. I'll be anxiously awaiting your comments on how it all went!
Look forward to seeing you in your new digs.
Hugs!
This is beautiful – both words and image. And such wonderful metaphors!
oh to be an apple ..growing at its own rate and sweetness…love the series and angles you take …and now bearing fruit of your own with a new space… i am so excited for you!!
will be watching for your new place …
your words a blessing always
I love your writing! And that shot of the pear silhouette-exquisite!
Beautiful! beautiful! I will follow you ANYWHERE!!! (I am having difficulties ofmy own because instead of using my PC, I'd like to be able to post from an ipad2 and for whatever reason I'm not sure of yet, I can't do it…ack! Technology stress!) More to learn…Kathy
Jennifer, your poems always touches my heart and refreshes it. You can reach all the way down and you do it so gracefully leaving a seed of wisdom to take root.
I wish you all the best with with your new address at WP. Hugs. JB
No worries … I'll be tagging along.
I will certainly follow, and will even add you to my Blog-a-Log.
"No hype;
just fruit."
LOVE. Bless your blog journey.
P.S. Let us know where you land. In the meantime, I'm enjoying our duet.
So excited to see your new house and watch you turn it into a home! Can't wait to be invited in…
So excited to see your new house and watch you turn it into a home! Can't wait to be invited in…
Dont' worry Jen, I will follow you wherever you go. I would miss you too much if I lost you and I'm a determined soul.
Oh to be like that amazing fruit. Doing and being exactly what you were created for without fighting the process. Gradually becoming with my creator's help.
Anxious to see your new blog home!
♥Lee Ann
Dont' worry Jen, I will follow you wherever you go. I would miss you too much if I lost you and I'm a determined soul.
Oh to be like that amazing fruit. Doing and being exactly what you were created for without fighting the process. Gradually becoming with my creator's help.
Anxious to see your new blog home!
♥Lee Ann
Meant to tell you that I love your new digs.