meet lila

isn't she beautiful!

in case you're wondering, lila is a sanskrit word that refers to the creative play of the divine. it seemed like the perfect name for her. (though now it occurs to me that it would also be a fantastic name for a female weimaraner, if there is ever one of those in my life. could i have a dog and a plant with the same name? would that be confusing?)

i found her on a tray of plants outside new seasons one day and was so excited. partly because the plants were outside, so i was sure that they'd survive my cold(er) apartment (unlike my poor elkhorn fern). partly because the plant lady informed me that they were actually meant to go outdoors (but that i could probably put it on my desk), so i was sure that they'd survive the fact that my love for things often translates into over-watering (unlike my cactus).

she now sits on my desk as a reminder of the qualities i want to nurture in my life and business (like trust & wisdom & strength & possibility & beauty & presence & kindness) and of my desire to live in a way that is more aligned with the natural world (with seasons & cycles & time for both resting & blooming).

Comments

[Tracy]

LOVE the name Lila and what it signifies. (And yes, you probably could have a plant and a weim of similar name.... you just might need to say "Lila-dog" so everyone's happy. ;o) I really like your use of having an object, like this plant Lila, to symbolize your quest right now and what you are going for. We all need a little talisman of sorts, don't we? Happy Day, Elizabeth ((HUGS))

[elk]

yes you can have a plant and a dog with the same name ... in fact I highly recommend it!! lila is gong to be very happy there

[kelly]

you make me smile.
i come here some days a little tired and empty
and i leave filled to the brim.

smooch

[Ann Bimberg]

greetings, lila

[steph]

She *is* beautiful! I love "frilly" plants.

Nice to meet you, Lila.

:)

[elizabeth @ retinal perspectives]

@steph: she's a mini frilly tree. it's so awesome.

@ann: :)

@kelly: mmmmm. glad to hear it. xoxo

@elk: i hope so! she certainly drinks a lot of water!

@tracy: oh! lila-pup! that is what i can say. now i definitely want a female next. i will call her lila fey.

[Stephanie]

So pleased to meet Lila and I too love her name. I really like how she is a reminder of what you want to cultivate.

[Mel]

Love this. What a perfect prompt/reminder (and I love her name!)

[Bullwinkle]

Lila-the-plant won't come when you call her. Lila-the-weim, might. For a good treat ;) (I include a kind word and snuggle amongst my definition of "treat".)

Lovely thoughts