“Today, whatever is good for your soul, do that.”

Today is a #BeautifulSunday in so many ways. I want to thank @Ace108 for hosting the tag and for his constant support in all things steemit. I also want to thank @c0ff33a for hosting #SublimeSunday, making this a straightforward day of sunshine and happiness, if only in your heart.

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It was not the day I had planned, but, it was mine. This alone was enough for a celebration. Seems like time is not my own lately, so instead of being in attendance at the Portrait Gallery, here I would be playing in the dirt. No contest! Not today anyway! This is my #beautifulsunday.

Watching a soft breeze pluck the seeds off a dandelion and carry them gently up into the air, I watch with childish delight… it has always and forever been about the thrill of the magical wish. You know what I mean… Eyes closed tight, the mystery of the desire embedded in your soul… If you know the secret handshake of the ritual, you slip a little wish in for someone else too, to help send your wish on its way. Such is the simple pleasures of childhood. — at my secret wish place.

Carried by the wind. Oh, that is the way I would like to be. Oh, what an extraordinary flight that would be! I watch as those fluffy parts of it come apart, dispersing in all directions... a free fall of sorts. Fly away! Fly away! Fly away, all!

That simple act of childhood delight lifts my heart, don't you know? When we were kids, my mother told us that the seeds will be blown through the air, carrying your very thoughts and dreams to those whom you loved. Who could resist? And so, this one is for you.

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It was early and the garden shop was practically empty. I go to church earlier than most people, so I beat the regular church crowd. And speaking of church, I want to wish all of my friends who celebrate Orthodox Easter a very Happy Easter! Have a beautiful day of celebration!

I meander around, taking my time, touching everything, just like a toddler. So many choices for me. I am sure I will find what I am looking for. Or, I may have to come back another day! Oh, hurt me.

A flower. Always. These beautiful little flowers are dedicated to #SundayPurple #ColorChallenge by @Kalemandra. There must always be a flower to color my world.

Effortless in nature
Simple beauty just takes my breath away

I found what I am looking for, I just couldn't let them all be sold before I got another plant or three. She is sooo unusual. I need to save some seeds in case they don't have them again next season.

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Thank you @Ace108 for a reason to post my #BeautifulSunday and also @c0ff33a for his #SublimeSunday... As they all are. Indubitably.

Today is the day you can throw in those crazy edits. Let's see your #FunkyEdits just for @CrazyPoet !!

My last act of fun for the moment! Find someone to curl up with. Yes!! I am a day late and a dollar short for #Caturday, but, that is the story of my life at the moment.

Here is a picture of my two little kitties, when they were a little bit younger, all cozy and napping on a soft rug. They used to find comfort in the company of each other until the male decided he was the boss. We all know how that story ends...

Happy #Caturday!!

How to post for #Caturday

Find your cat
Make it strike a pose - or whatever :)
Click it
Post it
Make sure you hashtag #Caturday
You are done!!!

Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post, again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Let's hold hands around the globe and make this earth really spin. Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.

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I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.

they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire

Beautiful Sunday, Sublime with a Piece of Happy