I recently learned that some peonies drastically change color when they bloom.
Earlier this month, I got a small bouquet of peonies; they were small bright pink buds.
As the days passed by, they began to open and grow… they were blooming. I was amazed by how big they were getting. They were so beautiful! I thought: how could these little pink buds become these huge flowers?
A few days later, I noticed that they were not only blooming, but also changing color! I was enamored by them and their blooming process. Each color had a beauty of its own! No color was better than the previous one, they were just different but still gorgeous.
I meditated on it for a while and I couldn’t help but relate it to life itself; I associated it with journeys, processes, and seasons.
I thought about birth, death, and everything in between.
I thought about being oblivious of our own wounds, recognizing them + living the healing process, and finding purpose and meaning.
I thought about loving someone so deeply, parting waysa and going through grief and heartbreak, and then finding freedom and peace.
I thought about having a dream, taking a leap of faith, working in our projects, and then living our calling.
I thought about getting to know our friends, cultivating our relationships, and seeing how beautifully they grow and stand throughout time and distance.
I thought about my own life, my childhood, my teenage years, my young adult years, and starting my 30s.
And I thought: Life is always changing and no season stays the same forever. And, even though life is certainly not linear, we are always capable of growth and becoming who we are called to be.
It is truly a miracle and a gift to be alive. Life is so precious and it passes by so quickly. Which led me to my next thought: this too shall pass. No pain is permanent. No sorrow in this life is eternal.
There is a quote I love so much, which is often used for mothers, but I believe it applies to everyone, especially to those who might be going through a tough time right now: the days are long, but the years are short. My dear friend, your life is not over. Even if we feel like the day is horrendously long and the pain might seem permanent, please know that this too shall pass. The pain will pass. The suffering will pass. The confusion will pass.
I pray to God that He gives you the peace your soul seeks, the love your heart longs for, and the courage you need to live this life to the fullest. May we be able to treasure the good times and during the tough ones, may we still believe that this life is worth living. Your life has a purpose, you are so needed and wanted in this world.
Please know of my prayers for you.
With love and reverence,
Mari
And now, here is a photo of how the beautiful peonies said goodbye: dressed in beautiful pearl white petals.
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