If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.
Alfred Tennyson
You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.
A.A. Milne, (Winnie-the-Pooh)
The Philosopher’s Corner
There is perhaps no greater inspiring source of inspiration than love. The euphoria of love can light the darkest of times and its essence can bring flights of fancy to the most downtrodden of souls.
Lord Tennyson reminds us of the eternal nature of love.
But from where does it spring?
Creation itself. We are all created beings. If you have read these words, you can thank not only yourself for surviving the journey, but also those who guided you along the way to become that quintessential being you are in the present day. Be grateful, and let those you love know how they have guided your life. To love is to commit to walking through that garden, good times and bad, in the hallow of winter’s shade and the rejuvenated flowering times of spring. Enjoy the journey.
But do not fear. As A.A. Milne stated, sometimes we have to leave our comfort zone, to engage the true beauty of love. You cannot stay in your corner of the forest forever. Sometimes, you have to muster the courage and dare to go out to let those you love know the nature of your true intent. Thank you for reading.
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