Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts

Sunday, December 8, 2024

My Sunflower's Journey

My First Sunflower

This year, my garden witnessed a little miracle—my very first sunflower bloomed. 

For years, I had tried and failed to grow sunflowers. Each season brought hope, effort, and no sunflower -  but I never gave up. My persistence was rewarded this year with a flower that feels nothing short of magical.

The sunflower stands tall and proud in my garden, its delicate yellow petals radiating against the sun. At its center lies the intricate disc florets—a stunning spiral of tiny flowers holding male and female reproductive organs. These florets will mature into seeds and fruit, completing the sunflower’s life cycle.


One of the most captivating moments was watching the bees dance around the sunflower, drawn to its abundant pollen and nectar. These hardworking pollinators are vital in transferring pollen from one flower to another to ensure the sunflower produces seeds. The synergy between the sunflower and the bees is a beautiful reminder of nature’s interconnectedness and harmony.

This sunflower is more than just a plant; it symbolizes resilience and hope. It taught me that the most extraordinary beauty sometimes comes from the patience to keep trying, even when success feels out of reach.

Every time I look at its vibrant petals and elegant grace, I’m reminded of the magic that perseverance can bring. 

If you’ve ever doubted your ability to grow or achieve something, let this sunflower be your reminder: don’t give up. The bloom is worth the wait.





Thursday, January 23, 2014

What is Beauty?
Winner of the Healthy Body Image award for 2014
A part of Healthy Weight Week



Healthy Weight Week was created to increase awareness of positive body image, build self-esteem and recognize Beauty cannot be measured by a scale.

The video is a composition created from three sources,
each sharing a message about Beauty.
The first looks at the efforts women have gone through to be "beautiful"
The second is a fashion show raising awareness
 that beauty comes in all sizes. 
The final segment is from the Dove campaign on "Real Beauty".

What is Beauty?



Credits

What is Beautiful?
created by Cherish Manifold

Fashion for Everybody
benefiting Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee

Acknowledging the Amazing efforts of Dove
to educate people about "Real Beauty".
"Campaign for Real Beauty"
"Dove Self Esteem Fund"


A part of Healthy Weight Week
Sandra Frank, Ed.D., RD, LDN
http://www.weighing-success.com/

Music
Beautiful People

Thursday, January 20, 2011

What is Beautiful?

Healthy Weight Week was created to increase awareness of positive body image, build self-esteem and recognize Beauty cannot be measured by a scale.

The video is a composition created from three sources,
each sharing a message about Beauty.
The first looks at the efforts women have gone through to be "beautiful"
The second is a fashion show raising awareness that beauty comes in all sizes. 
The final segment is from the Dove campaign on "Real Beauty".

Beautiful


Credits

What is Beautiful?
created by Cherish Manifold

Fashion for Everybody
benefitting Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee

Acknowledging the Amazing efforts of Dove
to educate people about "Real Beauty".
"Campaign for Real Beauty"
"Dove Self Esteem Fund"

Apart of Healthy Weight Week
Sandra Frank, Ed.D., RD, LDN

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