An observance of the Weeds

in #inspiration6 years ago

Screenshot_20181225-010045.pngYes, that's what we're observing: weeds. Weeds are no doubt uninvited and unwelcome guests in our gardens, farms and generally in our surroundings. Stubborn grasses as we sometimes refer them, because of how they are so easy to grow and so hard to die, springing up when and where we least expected. It is hence generally felt that weeds can provide no means of inspiration to us.
Various articles abound on economic disadvantages of weeds, how to control or outrightly remove weeds and how to ensure that it never becomes a guest in our premises.
Well, the purpose of this article is to draw inspiration from the weeds.

Observance 1:
Regardless of the lack of love accorded them
weeds can grow multiply really fast, more than well tended crops .
Lesson learned
It is important for us to note that sometimes we may not be treated as grandly or even in the least bit as nicely as the very next person.
We can allow ourselves to keep pinning over this mistreatment or we evolve in character using that mistreatment as a pedestal to thrive and attain impeccable achievements.
Names abound in history who have used mistreatment as a means of attaining a greater good.

Observance 2:
It is difficult and costly to eliminate weeds.
Lesson learnt :
Be a force that demands recognition, make your mark, make it very difficult and costly for you to be replaced because of how invaluable you are. Stand your ground diplomatically.
See to it that you are so firmly rooted it would require you being done for you to exit the stage and learn a heck of a lot before you do.

Observation 3:
Some plants that are considered weeds in some areas are not viewed as such in other areas
Lesson Learned :
It is pertinent that while we wish to make our mark and change the course of history if not of the world or our immediate environs, then at least the history of ourselves that we are not beating a dead horse. If carving a niche for ourselves is in becoming in one area, weshould find a space for our abilities in another area, this will enable us to fit right in , grow and bloom into the best of us yet.

Observation 4:
There is actually such a thing as beneficial weeds. They improve the health of plants and are used for environmental beautification
Lesson Learned :
In the beginning we might not wanted or desired however seeing is at our best forms can earn us a great reputation and even a seat at the table. We become part of the team and a voice to be heard. This works best when we keep improving ourselves and letting ourselves open up to new ideas, polishing ourselves and staying ahead.
So when next you see that weed that sprung out from the crack on the pavement, passing by an abandoned building with wide variety of weeds , trying to take them out of our gardens and farms or just pulling them out from our surroundings, Take a little moment to reflect on how with less love, and harsh element and almost with lack of hydration that weed has become survivor and how you can most definitely be one too.
Then you can take the weed out.

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You are so right - beauty is in the eye of the beholder and so is usefulness! We can learn from the weed to be consistent, to thrive even if we get not much care - but like a lot of weeds we have unnoticed beauty and unknown usefullness :)

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In our region there is a weed that's really a pest - if you've got in your garden the only way to get rid of it is getting an excavator and exchange the upper three meters of the soil. But who wants that (and has the money for that)? But most people have children... so we sat in the springtime and got rid of not only every green leaf that showed. Even more important was not missing a single piece of the roots because in a few days there would be a new shoot. Tearing these roots out were so laborious and annoying because you pulled and pulled and they didn't end... My mother used to joke that on the other end of this root somewhere in China someone was pulling right in that moment, too ;)

But twenty years on and recently we learnt that this unimpressive little weed has a lot of Vitamin C etc. and since it grows early in March and April (where the rest of the herbs are just starting their growth) they are perfect to be gathered and put into your vegetables or over a soup. We still don't like that it wants to overgrow everything but now we have a use for it and let this plant have a corner of our garden for itself. And it really is quite nice to look at has beautiful blossoms :)

Wow, this is definitely the type of lesson I was hoping I'll learn from. Would love to know the name of the weed @muscara, from unimpressive to valuable would you look at that .
Your mum words so funny , it became a tug of war on weeds!!

It's called 'Giersch' in German, official name Aegopodium podagraria. Wikipedia shows you a picture of the roots :)

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I really love your thinking on this. ❤️ I am always trying to improve myself.

Just wanted you to know you have been in my thoughts and prayers and I really hope you and your family are doing okay. Please reach out to me and let me know if you need anything. I miss you dearly ~ 😊

Thanks @crosheille 😊
I thought about you all as well. I missed you all so dearly and all the wonderful works of arts and just basically saying hi to the family.
Thanks for putting me in your prayers, I am so glad to here that, we are all doing well over hear, healing gradually😊.
I'm gonna post something on the needleworkmonday today although I did take pictures of the steps but I like that I looked happy in the pictures and I wanna infect us all with that happiness lol!

You are very welcome my dear. It makes me glad to know you and your family are healing. Gradually is a good thing, experiencing a loss is very hard and takes time.

Whenever you want to post anything please feel free. Don’t feel you always have to share the process of your work, that’s only a suggestion and a tip. I would love for you to share a picture of your happy beautiful face ~ 😊

Looking forward to reading your post today. You were truly missed. 💗