The Concrete Jungle Of Life

A few days ago I left rather early to walk to Kroger. It's quite a long ways from where I live, but I've walked it many times before and it was still cool. The following picture will give you some idea of how far it is:

In this picture I have already walked a loooong ways up to this point. By now I have crossed two highway connections, with a little island out in the middle of the turn lanes...that's not really too bad. But I still have as far as you see, to go yet!

Now with the highway, and traffic and various places on either side once in awhile, I call this The Concrete Jungle. Boring. Bland. Noisy. Tiring.

There are many types of "Concrete Jungles" , metaphorically speaking, one must endure or pass through in life. Too many people get too bored,  or feel like there is never anything to do, and wind up depressed.  But my philosophy is to find some good or beauty, in wherever your at or whatever your in. Nature is full of natural beauty, even in a Concrete Jungle, which will lift your spirits and keep you mind engaged in something positive, instead of the negative. This will make you feel better, less tired and make the time go by quicker. I think one's soul naturally wants to absorb beauty, kindness, goodness, love. Instead too many people walk around grumpy, negative about everything, never looking to find anything pleasant. I really am not happy talking to those kind of people.

I've had said this to people before and got a response like this;  "What do I care about a stupid flower?"   Well, there is a negative thought...stupid.  How can a flower be stupid, for one thing; why not enjoy it's beauty rather than have such a negative thought?   Oh well, I could preach on and on about that, but on with my walk.  I prefer the positive.

Passing by a busy section of fast food's and malls I come to this lovely bush, right beside the concrete sidewalk beside the concrete highway. And look at this. Isn't that lovely? I'm here between my apartment and Kroger, but I'm given this beautiful respite, a place to stop and rest a minute while enjoying the beautiful flowers. Now I and my spirit are refreshed and I can go on.

After I pass a mall, at the last drive, out of the parking lot, there is a curb and the start of the sidewalk again.  So, more Concrete Jungle all around, but, right there, in that one lonely spot on the curb corner is a small patch of dirt and these lovelies are thriving there! How can you pass by without stopping to be thankful?!

So I had something else to think upon as I continued on my way, and didn't pay attention to the Concrete Jungle I was walking through, or the tiredness of my body. I had something more pleasant

to think about.

And look at this surprise!  Isn't it a beauty? Love the fulness and the deep red color!                   

{I'm having a lot of trouble with making the type stay where I want it to on here, and when I click 'publish' I have no idea how it's going to look...but do I care?....no...lol.....you will still be able to read it just the same. :)  }

Well guess what?  I made it to my destination, not too tired, not too hot, and with lots of pleasant thoughts and pictures in my head. :)

So now there will be all that long way back and that's ok. I know what all I shall get to see again, and actually I found some more small nooks and crannies along the way, full of interest and beauty. Even weeds are pretty if they have a flower on them! Right?!