"And the day came when the risk to remain

tight in a bud was more painful than the risk

it took to blossom."             -Anais Nin

I call this Mom's cactus. I inherited it when she passed to a more peaceful place. The quote is one of my favorite's. Using the flowers and the quote together reminds me that I don't recall my Mom ever setting limits or saying that it can't be done. Whether or not she actually said the words doesn't matter. It was her silence, acceptance and mindful "watch" that gave me strength and encouraged me to take risks to become more of my authentic, unique self. I celebrate my Mom...all that she was in life and all that she continues to be...