Spread a seed of ……….

"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven." - John Milton, 'Paradise Lost'

Good morning great day, greatness shines towards friends of mine, moments of smile, moments of tranquility, moments of peace and moments of inner reflections as well.

Gentlemen, to you my thoughts are traveling, greetings to you.

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What is a flower?  What is what is a plant?  what makes a plant a flower and what does not…………?

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One adorable plant I would like to call one of my favorite flowers. Taraxacum is the name, in English it is known as Dandelion. In Denmark we have a saying: “Dear child has many names” and here goes:”Løvetand” translated into English it would be Tooth of a lion and “Mælkebøtte” and this would be something like a bin with milk.

  

Then there are some people that likes to use the last one which is only adding one more word to the already mentioned – “Fandens Mælkebøtte” then the phrase clams the din with milk belonging to the devil…….

And Folks as I know what belongs to whom and what the devil is; therefore I would prefer to use the word “Mælkebøtte”

Also I know us in Denmark use names that are connected in which area of the county one lives. But let´s stop right here, I think you had enough different Danish words today.

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But this word “Fandens Mælkebøtte” became much treasured by the Danish people during world war 2, whether it was what caused this nickname to be a reality or not, that I do not know.

A teacher at school one day told us kids about this event, the occasion when the Dandelion became a scattered broadcast in radio that caused a large portion of amusement among the Danes.

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During World War 2 everything were restricted and controlled and in that way also the broadcast. All Danish broadcasts in the radio were censored.

However Danish people used their imagination in a way that they were able to express the frustrations towards the occupation to all the listeners.

A script was fixed, a play became a reality ~ facts about the Dandelion was found and was twisted in a way that everyone knew this was not at all about anything else but soldiers from Germany.

Friends I can almost hear the laughter as this approved broadcast expresses how the Dandelion were scattering all over Denmark. And as entering among all other beautiful flowers in Denmark – as much as it was hard for each individual flower to approve and express the beauty that belongs to the flowers planted and grown with much care. 

Well something like that – as the program was not recorded and I was not yet born – All I can do is to imagine.

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A flower is a flower is a flower………..

Did you know all the different parts of the Dandelion is edible?

Leaves put in salad bowl - slightly bitter and extremely healthy. Try to chew the bitter leave and experience the difference it makes.

Friends, do you grow dandelion in Texas? Hm!!

Some time ago I found a recopy where the flower is fried – you can´t imagine how family will applaud me the day I decide this is the treatment of the day. (huge smile ~ gentlemen I´ll keep you informed!)

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But the reason I highlight this adorable beautiful yellow flower that is standing head high and strong in the wind, is based on…………

If one tries to tear up the dandelion from the garden – first I can tell you that is impossibility, parts of the root will always remain in the ground – and for sure suddenly the leaves of the Dandelion again is present, and even holding stronger to the ground.

And if the plant will be left on the ground, soon the root will dive into the earth and when raining……

Please gentlemen then imagine that the part that was ripped up were divided in leaves and roots – and left on the ground, you know what, both parts will in due time be 2 new plants and the part left from root also again became a reality – 3 Dandelions with the ability to bring forth thousands of spores that can grow into more “Dandelion babies”.

Apologize John Milton – whoever you are, you might have lost your paradise, but frankly paradise is worth fighting for – Dandelions as we are, we will allow our minds to return to paradise!!

"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven." - John Milton, 'Paradise Lost'

But one thing he is correct everything is in mind – it is the place one can grow hindrances, it is the place one can bring into chaotic conflicts and also it is – from what one chooses, can be a place of calmness and ready for growth.

As a human being I can choose whatever one likes to – no matter what, no matter when, no matter where  – but a for each action there is a reaction – would I be prepared to receive the reaction?

The law is clear the law is steady and always on this we can rely.

I prefer to choose positive thoughts and actions.

There is a circle in everything – some sees the qualities of the Dandelion as being negative – and used this into something positive. I prefer to express the beauty and the strength in the Dandelion.

Dear Dandelions keep joy and peace in heart – Shabbat Shalom.

A greeting from a sprout of flower ~ dandelion!