The Song of the Butterfly

"The secret is not to chase the butterflies...but to take good care of the garden, so they come to you." Mario Quintana

The simple of art of patience; letting it ride; planting the crop and waiting for the yield.

Maybe the Industrial Revolution is to blame for revving things up, helping the world spin faster, as we rush our way through a world where pushing your weight against something long enough means it goes your way.

But this quote ...

Tend your garden to draw what you want to attract. Build it with conscious forethought and considerateness. Our gardens are supposed to be uniquely ours. Honest. Graceful. Imaginative. Unpredictable. A little wild.

It whispers, 'Leave the hurrying to others, even in California where it seems impossible. There are quieter routes, and time enough to appreciate everyone's gardens. Feel the serenity; know the peace. '

In the quiet, there is the song of the butterfly.