Aster ~ Contentment, Patience, Faithfulness
The close of 2020 found me once again looking inward for answers, for guidance toward a more fulfilling path. As I woke this morning my thoughts were of gratitude. Gratitude for another new day, another new year, another opportunity to begin anew.
As I reflect on 2020, I am finding myself feeling a bit unfaithful. While I did work to hand over my worries, to build a stronger relationship, and to grow in my faith I allowed myself to stray away from His path for me. His path for Blossoming As I Am. Each time I search for answers, for guidance toward a more fulfilling path, I am consistently brought back to here. So, this year, I pledge to be more diligent, to let go of fear, and to work toward following His direction.
Today, I chose the Aster flower for its essence of contentment, patience, and faithfulness. These are essence I will need to carry me forward into these unchartered waters. Contentment is defined as a state of happiness and satisfaction. May I be content to embrace each day as it comes letting go of my fear of the unknown. Patience is defined as the ability to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering. May I have patience to accept that each day will bring opportunity. And while I may not understand the purpose of the opportunity, I need to accept that it is a part of my journey. Faithfulness is the concept of unfailingly remaining loyal to someone or something and putting that loyalty into practice. This is a big one. Faith. Faithfulness. Having faith to follow into the unknown without feeling equipped to do so. This is a big one for me. May I grow in my faith so that I am better able to show my faithfulness to Him and follow His path wherever that may lead…
Here’s to a new day! Here’s to a new year! Here’s to new opportunities! And most importantly… Here’s to faithfulness!
Blossoming As I Am 