Flowers are from my garden this week.
I am thinking about Mary Oliver's comment about mischief and kindness. What do you think?
I grew up in a family that loved to tease and joke. It was a way of letting someone know they trusted them enough to be silly with them, let down their hair. My "live-in gardener" didn't grow up with teasing; so he took my joking with him as unkind. I still struggle with that one, even after all these years. Kindness does matter, but does it matter with a bit of mischief?
I loved the lanterns in this restaurant recently. Does a business that takes the time to decorate with their customers in mind show kindness?
Yep, I am full of questions today.
Do hummingbirds sing?
Are they showing kindness in sharing their beauty and song?
As a young girl I sang all the time. My children didn't like my singing and I found I no longer sang out loud. It seems like I am revealing my heart today. When someone sings to you is that kind even if they sing off tune?
Sharing my heart today.
Remember to be kind to each other and sing out loud, even if you are the only one that hears it. It is kind to oneself.
Sending love,
Marilyn
