Yesterday the angel blog was on choosing happiness. Happiness is an inside job.
With that happy focus, the day unfolded with unexpected gifts. The most surprising was a sunny wild sunflower camped by the road. At first glance I couldn't believe it. A sunflower blooming in the winter was like a mirage, a perfect expression of happiness. I hurried home to get my camera to share the blessing with you.
Ted Andrews in his book, Nature-Speak, points out that a sunflower reflects a time of happiness and well-being as healing energy is strong. This flower always turns its face toward the sun, facing east at sunrise and west at sunset. I loved the reminder for me to keep my eyes on the light throughout the day.
The Sunflower
Lying here I'm a dry old seed.
Am I a flower--or am I a weed,
Buried in the dark of the earth,
I patiently wait for the hour of birth.
Over me has rolled a stone.
Leaving me cold and so alone.
And now it has broken me in two
Woe unto me, what can I do?
Joy, oh joy, I'm beginning to sprout!
Something is pushing me up and out
Higher and higher into the air--
I'm glad I'm alive and not down there.
My head grows heavy as time goes by,
Too heavy to hold, and I wonder why.
The sun strikes a window and I bow down.
Would you believe it, I'm wearing a crown!
A crown of gold! Oh, happiest hour!
For here I stand, a real sunflower!
What was it wakened me deep in the sod,
And raised me up? Do you think it was God?
--Jeanne Crommelin
A sunflower also manifests opportunities which help us find our own "inner sun" and our own means of self-realization. The message of this golden flower is to be alert to upcoming opportunities for happiness and well-being.
Enjoy your day with the Angels.
Rae Karen
