I've been wearing images of them on my Hawaiian shirts for years. We've taken to drinking them as tea. They grow here and many other favourite places of mine. So, it's high time I add an image of hibiscus flower to my eJournal and images.
There's real truth in the adage about needing to stop to smell the roses. Actually, I didn't put my nose to this bloom, but I pass them each time I walk from the apartment. I've walked near the bush a thousand times but never allowed myself the time to really study it. Life allows us to easily let beauty go unappreciated. I want to be more conscious of my surroundings and less consumed by my own dialogue. This seems like a lesson which could use constant repetition.
Again, today, my world was bright and inspiring. And I noticed.