The war of the roses. Lately I have heard lots of talk regarding race and highlighting our differences. I have heard cruel things spoken about another and people pointing out the "ugliness" of others. I am not debating whether or not racism exists today or not. 
What I would like to do is highlight how we are all different and yet one in the same. There are many different races that exist on this planet and yet we are all part of the same species.
Let us look at roses. There are many different species of roses but they all belong to the family of plants called Rosaceae. Roses come in many different colors. Pinks, whites, reds, purples, yellows, oranges, multi colored. Some hold their petals tight together when they bloom. Others open wide. Each rose speaks its own language (love, peace, friendship, sympathy). Some have sharper thorns than others. Some live longer than others. But the one thing that all roses have in common is their beauty. Each rose looks different but all are beautiful.
Why is it that we as humans feel the need to look at the ugliness in others? What would happen if we all looked at each other and searched for the beauty in ourselves and others? What would that world look like?
When we speak unkindly to others or about others it is because we are uncomfortable with something within ourselves. My wish for us is that we begin each day and each interaction on a quest for beauty. Look for the beauty in everyone you meet today. Start first with yourself and then spread that love and light to others.Here is a quote I have collected along the way. I am sorry that I do not know the author. "Our days are happier when we give people a piece of our heart rather than a piece of our minds."
"Strong people don't put others down...they lift them up!"
Michael P. Watson.
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." Audrey Hepburn
Much Love,
Lisa
Beautiful, Lisa. Somehow, we've become a society that lauds cynicism and equates intelligence with the ability to point out imperfection. Thank you for the reminder that we have choices.
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