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| Outdoor Garden |
Be thankful for the beauty
and life found in nature.
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from A Little Golden Book reminds us to “savor the seasons as they roll
around”. In Maslow’s theory appreciation and the search for beauty are
part of the “esteem needs” on the ascending
pyramid that reaches self-actualization or obtaining peak experiences. I observed beauty in nature and savored the summer season by walking though Phillps Conservatory's summer
flower show.
Reflection
I have been to Phipps several times but not for the summer
show. It is funny how you notice something new each time in the 14 rooms. I seem to like the desert room best since a cactus is the only plant that I have kept alive longer than a year. Mine is going on 10 years! During this visit I also discovered air
plants since I have my own little plant at home thanks to the nice fair lady in Day 6.
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| Air plants on the right of this picture- Serpentine Room |
A good friend said it well, "when you go to Phipps you are reminded that everything is so alive.” I hope you enjoy the life in these pictures which are better than my words.
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| Cactus is a big as me! |
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| Palm Court Tropical plants with Chiculy glass |
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| Broderie room |
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| Victora Room with train |
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| Desert Room with Chihuly glass |
Spiritual Reflection
From Mount Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shine in glorious radiance. (Psalm 50:2)
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