By admin | April 20, 2009
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
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A beautiful voice can bring tears to one’s eyes and so can the beauty of spring as it unfolds, at its’ own pace, always a surprise, always unexpected, always appreciated here in New England after a long, cold, snowy winter. 
Is physical beauty over- rated? Maybe not. Physical beauty is delightful but it is certainly not the whole story and, it is the exception in daily life, not the rule. The depths of beauty often lie within the bulb, the root or the dormant twigs of the tree.
It is always good to remember not to judge by appearance alone. Understanding and connection increase the beauty of any living thing. Keep an open mind. Let 
beauty unfold. Can you just imagine, if you had no standard and no prior experience with the bulb of a daffodil with its’ brown scales and papery exterior
or the bare, contorted root of a peony, what your expectations would be for their mature appearance? 
Gardeners understand, better than most, the hidden qualities within the seemingly banal and often utilitarian appearance of the bulb, root or potted plant. Every living thing has its’ own beauty. We must remember that and not become jaded and hardened. Expect the unexpected. Expect the best. What harm can that do? Beauty often lies deep within. It is worth a few moments of consideration and contemplation don’t you think?
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