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Coaxed by the insistent light of the Sun, the enclosed flower bud gracefully
unfurls its silky petals to be caressed by the luminous rays, kissed by the
warmth, and bloomed open in its fullness. Resplendent in its radiant beauty, it
becomes irresistibly magnetic, drawing unto itself a richly abundant array of
appreciative admirers as it offers itself open to Life.
Bees nuzzle into its golden pollen, birds partake of its sweet nectar, and
passers-by pause to bask in its glorious fragrance or vibrant hues.
A flower is inherently seductive, making no attempt to capture attention by
trying to prove itself in any way—it simply IS, inviting Life to come closer to
delight its naturally alluring beauty.

It doesn’t bloom to get attention, or question whether it is
worthy of receiving it, nor does it make any attempt to
grasp hold of the attention that is given.
Rooted in its naturalness, its purpose is fulfilled in its very existence without
needing anything else to validate its worth and place in this world.
Nature, by its very nature, operates in relational context, as All Life is
interdependent relationships embedded within every level of existence; our
entire reality is inherently alchemical.
The self-organizing principles of Nature are intrinsically intelligent, synergetic,
fluidly dynamic, perpetually emergent, inter-relational, and profoundly
beautiful—by Design.

A flower
blooms
purely for
the sake of
blooming—
because it
is aligned
with its
Design.
Blooming in fullness, by Design © Rachel Scott-Renouf
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