A Weed is Just a Misplaced Plant

It���s all a matter of perspective.

I used to walk past an undeveloped lot along a small lake that led to a fishing boat launch. Every spring, the lot was overgrown with dandelions, and their sheer number and simple beauty took my breath away. But, on my own lawn, dandelions made it look unkempt.

If you feel out of place, it may be that you���re just not in a setting where you can be appreciated. If people keep suggesting that you be other than what you are, you may want to go somewhere where you won���t be treated like a weed.

We don���t all belong in every setting, nor must we bring our full selves into every situation.

I can be loud. I can be blunt (yes, I am aware.) I can be a lot. I can also respect your space and come visit for a while without feeling as if I’m being confined to a smaller shell. I cannot, however, live in that space for more than a short visit.

Lush lawns are beautiful, every bit as beautiful as a field of untamed wildflowers. It���s really a matter of deciding where you shine best to know where to plant yourself.

If you find you are trying to fit in somewhere that feels unnatural, don’t let anyone treat you like a weed. Keep going until you feel that knowing sense of belonging.

Mary