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Message board > Weeds Vs. wildflowers
Weeds Vs. wildflowers
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jennybohmes
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Weeds Vs. wildflowers
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Hello everyone!
I�m a little confused by the meaning of this quote: "May all your weeds be wildflowers".
As my mother tonge is spanish I would like to understand the real meaning of it.
Could you help me?
Thanks in advance!
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26 Oct 2012
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edrodmedina
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I think it is a matter of perception. One persons wild flowers might be anothers weed. Weed are unwanted grasses or flowers. Some people consider dandelions weeds, others consider them a delicacy. Ed |
26 Oct 2012
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jennybohmes
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Thanks for taking the time to give an idea that helped!
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26 Oct 2012
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yanogator
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Ed, I would say dandelions are weeds in your yard, food in your salad (or wine), so they qualify for both.
I would interpret the saying as "May everything that pops up unbidden in your life (weeds) be beautiful and enjoyable (wildflowers)".
Bruce |
26 Oct 2012
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MoodyMoody
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I pretty much agree with Bruce, although I �ve never heard that particular saying before. There �s also a little bit of instruction as to one �s attitude, however, as Ed mentioned. So they are both right, although I prefer attitude to perception. If you have the attitude that bad things that happen are problems, that �s what you see, weeds. If you have the attitude that bad things are opportunities, that �s what you see, wildflowers.
And dandelions are the perfect example. If they were difficult to grow, they would be very popular garden flowers. |
26 Oct 2012
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jarek2011
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One man �s meat is another man �s poison = Something that one person likes may be distasteful to someone else |
26 Oct 2012
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MoodyMoody
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I disagree, jarek2011. "May all your weeds be wildflowers" expresses a hope for the future. Your interpretation is closer to "Your weeds are my wildflowers." |
26 Oct 2012
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jarek2011
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Thank you for correcting this MoodyMoody! |
26 Oct 2012
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yanogator
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Yes, Moody, I agree. It �s related to the saying, "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade", except being in the form of a simple blessing, rather than a specific instruction. |
26 Oct 2012
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jennybohmes
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Thanks for all your ideas Ed, Bruce, Moody Moody!
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30 Oct 2012
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