Good morning and Happy Easter for all whom our celebrating this Holy Day! I am reminded of a particular song a friend of mine sings, some of the words are “…lead me to the rock the rock that’s higher, higher than I.” Sometimes we all need a rock that is higher than we are to gain a different perspective on life. See things from a different angle. Today’s message is about flowers and the different perspective that we can gain from their beauty.
Red, yellow, white, burgundy, pink, peach… color variations of a flower we call the rose. Roses are a lot like people… people of different countries, religious, nationalities, orientations and ethnicities. A rose, despite many color variations is; a rose. Similarly despite our many variations; we are ALL human beings deserving of respect, dignity, freedom and life! Diversity is one true thing we all share!
Although the rose is universal recognized by most everyone, some have special meaning. Pink roses indicate: Appreciation, "Thank you", Grace, Perfect Happiness, Admiration, Gentleness. Red roses indicate: Love, Beauty, Courage and Respect, Romantic Love, Congratulations, "I Love You", "Job Well Done", Sincere Love, Respect, Courage & Passion. Currently a 28 year-old peace activist in Nepal is bringing people in conflict areas together through one simple act: giving a rose to a stranger.
On your way to work, worship, school or while in the store… take a moment to think about the types of people whom you would not normally take time to start up a conversation with. (Handing out a rose would be something, but could you pick at least one person to simply say “hello” to?) To the world you may only be one person. To one person, you may be the world! You can do it, MAKE IT HAPPEN!
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