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The leaf is proud when it does fall

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While it is still summer and the leaves are green, I thought I would present a poem I wrote about The Leaf. It is a testament to the life span of leaves, and their group contribution to the success of the tree.

In many ways we are each a leaf of the tree of life and community.

 

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The Leaf

Brown and wrinkled on the ground
The leaf is near its cycle round.
From spry, young bud it grew and spread
To fall down here and become dead.
But it was once a flag of spring
Harkening what life will bring.
And in the summer it did grow
Its shared green power it did show.
And in the autumn with dimming sun
It glowed in knowing what it’d done.
The tree was bigger, stronger, tall.
The leaf is proud when it does fall.

By Rob Hueniken

 

First published: Aug 31, 2009 @ 17:05
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Notice and celebrate small moments too

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Each day brings us many small moments of success and contribution, both for us and the people around us. When we pay closer attention to people around us we get to share in more of life's goodness.

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A great model for this in my life is my Mom, who is not just a wonderful cook, but someone who notices small victories. Big events like birthdays and anniversaries are always remembered, but she also pays close attention when talking with others, and shares the steps we take in life.

When someone is listening you feel like your words are finding a home. They turn to face you, and lean into your words and your world.

When people care about others they pay attention to more than just big moments — they are actively on the lookout for both progress and achievements.

I think it is a matter of awareness and appreciation — of the importance of our lives together, and of the many good things we get to experience and share.

This can extend beyond your family and co-workers to those who help us in small ways throughout our day.

Let's be the ones who notice things being done well, people trying hard and being kind. Let's notice and celebrate small moments too.

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