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Stop and Look 365               Day 217            These little flowers, called violets, can go unnoticed if you don’t  pay attention. You might even step on them. They are a very versatile flower. I have learned from my foraging that they can be used to make teas, jellies and dyes.  They also dress up any salads. There are 900 varieties around the world. The U.S. claims 77 varieties. I remember as a child, I would pick them to add to my crown of flowers. It’s a precious memory. What flowers give you warm memories. Maybe you should “stop and look” more closely to your surroundings. Now, go pick some violets and brew a cup of tea. Don’t forget to make a flower crown to wear while sipping your tea.

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Stop and Look 365 Day 214I have been absent for a while. I haven’t  taken my own advice, to take a moment and “Stop and Look.” I know at times it can be difficult. My soul has missed this time of reflection. It’s the beginning of spring and blooms are turning up all over. I enjoy searching for crocuses in my yard. They appear every year in some unusual places. But they remind me that the flowers are waking up and there will be a lot of beauty for me to “stop and look” and reflect.Remember to feed your soul with beauty and interesting images.