Creating a garden out of dysfunction

Intensity and/or insanity are the mainstays of dysfunction, and no matter our background, belief system or lifestyle;  there's not one person whose life has not been touched or hampered by dysfunction.  Generational issues, from abuse to addictions, have been handed down, and if not dealt with, continue to detour many from the ability to live, love and laugh their way through life.  People who feel power-less seek to be power-ful, and if not educated, coached or mentored in how to rule with function and balance, chaos reigns.  Jealousy, conflict and strife appears in the workplace where unity is absent, and no matter how many procedures are put into place; it won't impact things for the better until we can turn a negative environment into one that's positive.

Dysfunction's grip can destroy unity, trust and cohesion; and if we maintain a doom and gloom outlook, we will never see the beautiful colors that run throughout life.  People, special moments and tender memories are colorful gifts that bring an array joy and peace into our lives, but we fail to see these majestic blend of colorful petals and continue to cling to our bad thoughts, hateful emotions and hurts from the past, but we need to heal the past to make the present better for a colorful future.

Making others responsible for our bright and colorful attitudes will derail us every time.  Perhaps you're singled out at work for something that should be a positive, only to find your work ethic, skill set and knowledge  faulted for all of your efforts.  See the color in the moment as you know your motives and intent were pure. . .and recognition will often comes through other avenues.  Utilize your time and talents in venues through volunteering ventures that will enable you to put forth positive efforts and feel the reward of self-satisfaction.

Take classes where positive interests will bloom.  Perhaps you have hidden talents yet to be discovered, but you will find an inner peace and joy by putting paint to a brush and stroking a canvass that will release the colors you hide within.  Work out negative feelings in a gym so you don't pump up your internal mindset that leads to unproductive thoughts and opinions towards others.  Associate yourself with people who find the positive in life and create joy so you can laugh more than grumble about are life or circumstances, and pass that way of life down to your children, or share it with your parents and grandparents.  Family hurts can bloom into beauty when we lay down our hurts and resentments, and don't put expectations on anyone but ourselves to have a positive outlook and attitude.

Flowers are a metaphor for the fragrant lifestyle that can be yours if you take the time to weed your garden, (garden is a metaphor for life) from the dysfunction that's preventing you from living, loving and laughing throughout your life. We can't control people or hurtful events that hamper our lives, but we can change our outlook and whom we allow to control our hearts, minds and lives.