Be a Sunflower.
Be a sunflower
on a cold winter day…
A burst of sunlight
when the clouds are heavy and gray.
Grow in places
people never thought possible.
Have a sturdy stalk and soft petals…
be wild and unstoppable.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
This little poem was inspired by a birthday bouquet of flowers from hubby. As I gazed at them sitting bright and beautiful on the kitchen table despite the bitter cold and gray just inches away through the window, I realized we can all be bright and sturdy and soft and wild and unstoppable no matter what we or others think is or is not possible. So let’s be a sunflower today.
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Very uplifting Jodi. Thanks for sharing. Luv Gary
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That beautiful sunflower is sure a bright start to this freezing fog day! (Well it’s still night out here in Oregon, but soon enough, lol!)
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Pssst, your Buttered Pecan cookie dough has been made and is in the fridge as we speak! I got off my night shift early today, the holiday rush is winding down. I think it’s a perfect treat to make in the middle of the night, lol!
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Woohoo! And I made your soup yesterday but got sick somehow and didn’t end up eating dinner. Ugh. But hubby loved it. Can’t wait to try!
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Oh no! Sorry to hear you came down with the crud. Get better soon my friend! xo
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Yes – not feeling myself at all. I did try some of the stoup for lunch today and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Don’t feel much like eating dinner now, but I sure enjoyed it. So full flavored! I first made my own beef stock, which I think really added to the rich flavor. I may have added a bit more veggies and meat too to make it extra hearty! WINNER for sure! If all of your recipes are this amazing, I better be trying more!!! Can’t wait to hear how the butter pecan cookies turn out. I want to make more now. 🙂
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The cookies came out fantastic, yay! And I’m so glad you enjoyed the beef barley too! I’m bringing a couple dozen of the cookies to my last-night-of-work potluck tonight. 🙂
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WOOHOO! Enjoy that potluck, and hope your friends enjoy the cookies! 🙂
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These are wonderful thoughts accompanied with a beautifully crafted poem – Loved it !!
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Thanks! 👍🌻
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Beautiful thoughts! Thanks to your sweet hubby for the inspiration! 🙂
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I will be exactly that! A sunflower. And if I read this correctly and it is your birthday then happiest, shiniest, most joyful of days to you! 🌻
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👍🌻. Yes. 12/31 😉
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My husband is 12/25 (😉) …. I think yours is better 😊
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Oh dear! Folklore has it that was my “due date,” but I was “late.” Poor hubby – that’s a rough one.
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So sweet! Love the poem and the beautiful photo! 😍
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I shall embrace the challenge! 🙂
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Beautiful thoughts and a very happy birthday to you Jodi. I’ll be a sunflower today too 🌻
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Thanks Miriam!!
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Freezing rain in Florida possible….I’m going for impervious evergreen Cedar Tree. It’s the only thing appearing to thrive on a day this cold and wet. 🌲
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Go for it! Sounds like a good one! 👍😉🌲
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A good way to start the day!
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Hope you had a great one Sharon!
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Don’t forget to stand tall and face the sun. There is a sunflower field in Avon, Ohio. See the link below for more information.
http://www.cleveland.com/avon/index.ssf/2015/06/sunflower_field_planting_begin.html
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I want to go there with you!!!
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Great inspiration by your hubby, Jodi! I like the poem very much.
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Thank you Peter. Inspiration is everywhere if we look – eh? 🙂
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Your post also shows that hubbies can be occasionally useful too. My modest opinion. Haha!
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Beautiful photo Jodi and a beautiful poem! That is truly a gorgeous flower!
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Thanks PJ! I adore sunflowers. One of my faves for sure.
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I don’t blame you because they are so beautiful and uplifting!
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Who can not be cheered by a Sunflower!?! Beautiful thoughts inspired by one amazing flower. Did you know that there are 1000- 2000 individual flowers in each Sunflower head? Have you ever noticed their tracking of the sun’s movements, called heliotropism? Sunflowers are not just beautiful, but fascinating…to me. Thank-you!
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You are just a plethora of information Ellen! You really should have your own blog! So much to share!!! That IS truly fascinating!!
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You, my dear Helianthus, are too kind! To add to the plethora of information : In Greek, helios means sun and anthos means flower. You add sunshine and flowers to my days. I truly Thank-you!
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You are like a walking encyclopedia! 🙂
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and a sweetheart to boot! ❤
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That’s beautiful!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful words and image.
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thank you Sylvia. It brightened my day 🙂
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This made me smile! Happy Wednesday, Jodi! (K)
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so glad! 🙂
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Gorgeous!!
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Thanks Lynn
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Such a gorgeous photo and words are so meaningful!
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Happy Birthday! And what a lovely inspiration turned lovely inspiring.
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Sunflowers always remind me of a sunny day – thanks for brightening mine today with your poem… I especially like the part about having a sturdy stalk and soft petals AND being wild and unstoppable!! 💖🎉🌈💕😍🌻
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Happy Birthday and Happy New Year, Jodi.
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Hope you have a wonderful week of birthday celebrations, dear Jodi. . . kisses on baby, ❤hugs from sons and husband. . . daughter-in-law surprises. . .
Sunflowers and the sun are such cheery gifts which burst into our beings. 🌞 🎀 🌻
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You are very b’ful….Amazing choice of words…God bless
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A lovely thought for this morning. Blessings to you😘
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Thanks for these inspiring words, Jodi! Just what I needed to hear on this cold dreary day!
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Today is our coldest yet! But my bright spot will be here. 😉❤️
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Short,beautiful and inspiring.Loved it.
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Thanks!
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You are a beautiful writer 💜
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What a beautiful thing to say! Thank you! ☺️
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Just after reading those two pieces, you capture the emotion in words so beautifully. I wish I was blessed with that gift 💜
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You are very kind!!
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ooops… happy late birthday Jodi 🙂
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Thanks Debi
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I love this!! I have to share!!!! Happy Friday!!!
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Thanks! Feel free! I am honored!
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Great idea..
Even I wrote something about a sunflower…
Visit.. follow and encourage my page too.
https://crapboxwords.wordpress.com/category/quotes/
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