Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day.
Sunday 14 February.
As the story goes, Angelina has bought Brad a 200 year old olive tree for Valentine’s Day.
She bought it from the The English Garden Centre in Valbonne, France which is near their home there.
According to a one reference, the olive tree has a long history of symbolism. “This tree possesses a wealth of symbolism – peace, fruitfulness, purification, strength, victory and reward.
In Ancient Greece the tree was sacred to Athene and the first olive, which sprang from her quarrel with Poseidon, was preserved as a treasure behind the Erechtheum.
In Jewish and Christian tradition, the olive is a symbol of peace and it was an olive-branch which the dove brought back to Noah when the Flood was over.”
May Angelina and Brad’s olive tree flourish and grow strong. May it be a symbol of their evolving love for each other and for the considerable good they do in the world.
May all of us who live with different problems in our families and in our lives in general remember to look for the positives.
Life is complex. It is about supporting one another and helping each other grow as people.
It is about finding new coping skills, new ways to enjoy life and making our way forward together.
Georgie,
As someone with no significant other, I have nothing to worry about.
But, we should try and see the positive in other people. However, some people have a natural tendency for misanthropy; some of the most famous TV Characters hated others with a passion (Basil Fawlty is one example).
Also some people take pleasure in seeing more successful people suffer. What other reason do so many Young Women wanna Read ‘Celebrity Body Nightmares’ Magazines? People need to let go of the little Green Monster.
I am enjoying life now I have the OA Fellowship. No longer do I consider life as a conspiracy; Tinfoil Hat et al; instead knowing that trusting in my HP will allow me to get through life.
ps. What will the Dogs get for Valentine’s Georgie?
The hounds have had a double-sized biscuit for breakfast this morning in addition to their usual sliced fresh apple. The biscuits are called Farrell biscuits. Don’t know if they are in the UK and NI. The two boys are both slim and fit with well defined waistlines; every vet who sees them comments on the fact that they are slim and not the usual 10kg podgy pet Cavalier.
Carl has written me a Valentine’s Day card from himself and his two cats !
Also gave me a long elegant red rose yesterday ! Plus some magazines ( Who magazine … you wouldn’t approve, Des !) and the Sunday magazine from one of our local papers. Ah well, it’s nice to be appreciated …. on the occasions that I am !