This lady slipper will soon bloom into a spectacular show of colour and form
that will stop travellers in their tracks to marvel at the sight.
But even now, before the blossom, there is a
delicate beauty worthy of appreciation.
Celebrate subtle beauty as well as the spectacular.
m1nute 
And can we extend this intention to ALL our fellow human beings? See the subtle beauty and potential within each and every one of us regardless of the present appearance and behaviour. This gorgeous to be Lady Slipper is such a great metaphor!
That is the question, Paul. Exactly!
Ahhh…the fidelity of small things. Love it!
Indeed, small pieces of the whole!
It is in all of us. i am so happy that I can see it-not everyone does and not me all of the time.oooh bad grammar…
So true, Jane. We all have it in us.