The reflection of
British wildflowers in emotions.
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Thymus praecox. Thoughtful.
From the base of small rounded aromatic leaves, little heads
of mauve flowers emerge from the thymus
in summer. Wild thyme is a lover of
warm places--sun warmed rocks, slopes, downs and acid heath, lowland hills and
mountain areas and on sea-cliffs and sand dunes in coastal areas. Many thymus species are used in medicine and
as culinary herbs, but the wild variety contains fewer active ingredients.
Thyme is used in many cough medicines and as a treatment for bronchitis.
Once mastered, the practice of being thoughtful is the greatest gift you can give; and not just to
friends and loved ones on special occasions and holidays … but to everyone,
always. And, as you establish yourself as
thoughtful to others, they'll go out of their way to please you back.
Thoughtfulness is a habit; internalized, it becomes a way of
life, a part of our being. But it does take practice. Where do we start? Our
daily life. Here are some good practice exercises. Do this for 21 days, as
that's how long it takes to form a new habit (actually, we don't "form"
new habits as much as "replace" old, ineffective ones).
Thoughtful people don't wait, they "create"
opportunities to make life brighter and more enjoyable for those around them.
But, how? Simple things. Holding the door open for anyone near you, regardless
of gender or appearance. Soon, it's automatic, and even comes with a smile (and
a smile back in return). When a baby in a restaurant is making a bit more noise
than is comfortable, and you see the parent looking embarrassed, smile and
comment on how cute the baby is.
Proverb: The darkest hour is just before the dawn.
