My Sunflowers

Scenario One.

Child: Do you know why I hold your hand when we walk?

Me: No.

Child: I hold your hand because I love you.

Scenario Two.

Me: Why are you laughing? Are you very happy?

Child: I don't really laugh like this.  I only laugh when I am with you because you are very funny.

Scenario Three. 

Mum: My son doesn't want to wear his costume for the Book Character day.

Me: I'll work on it.

Later, a photo was sent to the mum where his son was wearing the costume.

Mum: You are a really great teacher. 

Three different scenarios from three different people. One is a little child, three years old.  The other is a grade schooler, eight. While the last one is a mum of twins who was unsure how her boys would react to being in my class.

All three are my sunflowers. I get the strength to continue with my craft from people like them.  I get to further enhance my abilities and relationships when I am surrounded by these nice remarks. 

Though I need no validation of how I am, it feels good to hear nice words from people around me. I seek peace every day, and such beautiful words make me smile and feel at ease. And the reason why I garden is that I feel the same when I am surrounded by nature.