by ChrisJerri S.
Member since:
August 21, 2007

Quit Watering Your Weeds

October 26, 2007 03:09 PM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 37

 
All of us have the Garden of Eden within.  Most of us have let the weeds take over.  We have not only let the weeds take over.  We water them as well. 

The neglect of our gardens has gone on for so long that the task of refurbishing it becomes daunting.   The weeds have intertwined with our good plants trying to suffocate them

We don’t realize who we are or the potential we possess.  We are not self-realized.  We label ourselves as fat, skinny, poor, sick, aching, sad, depressed, unlovable, ugly, etc.  Our petals would open with our own true brilliant color if we would just quit watering the weeds.

Comments: 37

Donald M. Oct 26, 2007, 3:12pm UTC
I guess that would be the same as being secure or insecure.
Leslie T. Oct 26, 2007, 3:13pm UTC
Love the analogy.
Ashley B. Oct 26, 2007, 3:22pm UTC
Good points
Sharon R. Oct 26, 2007, 3:23pm UTC
I, too, love the analogy. Very thought provoking - I immediately started 'labeling' my 'weeds.' Time to get in there and root some of them out!!!
Thank YOU
We need to be positive!
Jerry Kays Oct 26, 2007, 3:29pm UTC
It might take a little Chemo-Therapy for some ...
Dena Straughn Oct 26, 2007, 3:36pm UTC
Those dang tares.
Dee - Grandma in Virginia Oct 26, 2007, 4:10pm UTC
I like this! Good message!
Paula Love Oct 26, 2007, 4:21pm UTC
My garden has definitely been overgrowing for awhile now
Lune Wolfsong Oct 26, 2007, 4:28pm UTC
Great analogy!
Nancy S. Oct 26, 2007, 4:32pm UTC
Very thought provoking Jerri. I agree.
J. P. Oct 26, 2007, 4:41pm UTC
Beautiful analog Jerri! Thanks for sharing.
Alison H. Oct 26, 2007, 4:53pm UTC
I agree. Good thought!
Zara' N. Oct 26, 2007, 4:56pm UTC
Good twist...I was expecting to learn about my weeds...maybe I should just "pull" them...

Z'
Renda B. Oct 26, 2007, 5:08pm UTC
Well said. I pulled and tossed my weeds some time back.
Paul M. Oct 26, 2007, 5:23pm UTC
ok
Ron B. Oct 26, 2007, 7:11pm UTC
Checking the garden daily and pulling weeds along with their roots keeps it looking nice.
Very wise!
Kevin F Oct 26, 2007, 8:23pm UTC
Good stuff, yep. I'm like Ron. I gotta stay on top of myself, cause those weeds grow n so quick!
Amy D. Oct 26, 2007, 11:54pm UTC
Oh, so true.
Therese P. Oct 27, 2007, 1:58am UTC
A weed is a flower that doesn't grow according to your design.
It's also tough to remove completely. Diligence is required. :)
Bethany C. Oct 27, 2007, 2:17am UTC
I just look around and there they are again! Didn't I uproot those buggers last week? And next thing I know, I'm pouring the water right on 'em one more time.
I loved this article. It's simply too painfully true.
Lisa Frost Bailey Oct 27, 2007, 6:10am UTC
Wonderful article! All too true!
Phyllis R. Oct 27, 2007, 10:13am UTC
I totally agree, but at times, I think I am weeding 99% of the time!
you get pulled and tossed enough, it's difficult to remember there ever was a garden.
Elsa C. Oct 27, 2007, 6:09pm UTC
Again Jerri, you share something I needed to see in right timing. Thank you.
Barbara B. Oct 27, 2007, 7:45pm UTC
I am always attentive that no weeds ever grow in
my 'garden' I am well aware of what goes on.
Thank you for this timely message.
Just Me
Barbie
→ Victoria ← Oct 27, 2007, 10:23pm UTC
So very, very true, Jerri. I know I do this all the time...........
Jo C. Oct 27, 2007, 11:46pm UTC
If they are pretty or attractive weeds, can we admire them from a distance before they die?
;)
Nana Gill Oct 27, 2007, 11:57pm UTC
ChrisJerri, Positive thinking instead of negative. I like to think when we neglect faith, hope, and charity in our lives that is when the weeds begin to overwhelm us and take over. I have also found that when I focus more on others and less on self the whole world looks more blooming and rosy. Thought provoking article ChrisJerri.
Trish A. Oct 28, 2007, 1:57am UTC
Excellent anology. I will remember this.
Pamela Tyree Griffin Oct 28, 2007, 5:44am UTC
I like this article very much! Ideas well stated.
Jerri H. Oct 28, 2007, 11:52am UTC
I like the way you put that :) Thanks Jerri...I think I need to do some weeding ;)
Teresa A. Oct 28, 2007, 3:44pm UTC
Watered mine all summer and now I am starting to pull them. Thanks for making me think about it.
donna h. Oct 29, 2007, 7:48pm UTC
very good
Sarah (I want points) Oct 30, 2007, 11:16am UTC
Interesting article.
necee t. Nov 4, 2007, 1:21am UTC
i can see how true this could be...
it's just hard to let go of the weeds...
i'll keep trying... thanks

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