Ever been to the Mum Show in Hamilton's Gage Park? It's just BEAUTIFUL! Chrysanthemum's of every shape, size and colour in an absolutely gorgeous display. My favourites were the sort of "wild" ones like the one above.
Its funny I didn't go to the Mum Show for many years and then we started going about 3 years ago and I really enjoy it. One thing that really struck me this year when I was looking at the flowers was the thought "How can anyone look at these magnificent blooms and not believe in God?" I mean they are just amazing ... and it reminded me of a garden plaque I saw once. It said "He who plants a seed believes in God" ... after all if you plant a see you have faith that it will germinate into a plant, tree, flower. Quite amazing to think all the genetic information for a large maple tree is in that little, tiny seed!
I just did the Sacred Pathways quiz ... nod to Jason ... Here's my results ... see if it sounds like me:
- Activist 24 - Activists draw near to God through bring about social change
- Enthusiast 23 - Enthusasts draw near to God through celebration and mystery.
- Caregiver 21 - Caregivers draw near to God through caring for and serving others.
- Contemplative 19 - Contemplatives draw near to God through personal adoration and heartfelt devotion.
- Intellectual 17 - Intellectuals draw near to God through their minds.
- Sensate 17 - Sensates draw near to God through their minds
- Naturalist 16 - Naturalists draw near to God through nature.
- Ascetics 15 - Ascetics draw near to God through solitude and simplicity.
- Traditionalists draw near to God through ritual and symbol.
~ Shirley
