The Gift of the Dandelion’s Smile.

There’s was a knock at my door this morning – a little one has noticed I was home from work and wanted to make sure I was alright.

“Need any help today, Ms. Tara?,” he smiled.

Ah, the wonders of a heart, undeterred.

Every day I’m reminded of the joy that is reflected in this world. Whether through the majesty of shifting trees, or the love represented in this little one’s eyes – I can see it there, quite plainly. And, bypassing any preconceived notions, traveling straight through to one’s heart.

It reminded me of a passage – “The Good News” by Thich Nhat Hanh. I hope you won’t mind that I share it here.

“The good news
They do not print.
The good news
We do print.

We have a special edition every moment,
And we need you to read it.

The good news is that you are alive,
That the linden tree is still there
Standing firm in the harsh Winter.

The good news is that you have wonderful eyes
To touch the blue sky.

The good new is that your child is there before you,
And your arms are available:
Hugging is possible.

They only print what is wrong.
Look at each of our special editions.

We always offer the things that are not wrong.
We want you to benefit from them
And help protect them.

The dandelion is there by the sidewalk,
Smiling its wondrous smile,
Singing the song of eternity.

Listen! You have ears that can hear it.
Bow your head.
Listen to it.

Leave behind the world of sorrow
And preoccupation
And get free.

The latest good news
Is that you can do it.”

Indeed, the good news, my darlings. See it standing there before you, like the dandelion – with smiling eyes and a heart ‘rooted’ in service.

About

Tara Lemieux is a mindful wanderer, and faithful stargazer. Although she often appears to be listening with great care, rest assured she is most certainly‘forever lost in thought. She is an ardent explorer and lover of finding things previously undiscovered or at the very least mostly not-uncovered.

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