Kindness is one of those attributes that seems trivial at first consideration. Like "nice", kind can be viewed as a pastel emotion. Who wouldn't want to have LOVE or JOY or PEACE before kindness. The truth of the matter, me. I would rather be considered a kind person before being considered a loving or joyful or peaceful person. Kindness is like salt. With it everything else is normal, without it, life can be pretty flat tasting. It is kindness that prompts people to let someone go ahead of them in line or stop traffic to allow baby ducklings to cross the road. Kindness is powerful. Kindness is a cup of cold water on a hot day. Kindness is ointment on a wounded soul. Kindness, like nice, matters.
Isaiah 54:10 For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you and My covenant of peace will not be shaken says the Lord who has compassion on you.
I am not sure how to answer that question. I do not know how kindness applies to my life. I don't think about being kind or what kindness looks like. I am one of those people who pick worms and slugs off the sidewalks because I cannot bear to think of them being stepped on. I always have rescue animals at my house because I have room and they need homes. I have taken in pregnant teenagers and teenagers with newborns because if not me, then who? I would rather look for the good in any situation than dig for the bad. But I also struggle being kind with people who are selfish or rude as I do not understand why they are the way they are. So I think I am kind to the helpless and weak whilst I can be intolerant of those who aren't. Then I have to remind myself that hurt people hurt people and perhaps they are the way they are because of something that happened to them. Being unconditionally kind is a life time goal, perhaps some day I will achieve it.
Hi, Vanessa! I hope you like what I've chosen for you!
EF Flower Violet
Violets (Viola) are a genus of Spring flowering plants in the family Violaceae.
There are around 500-600 species of Violets in the genus.
Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, however some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes.
Violets are found in moist and slightly shaded conditions such as hedgerows.
Most Violets are small perennial plants, some are annual plants, and a few are small shrubs.
A large number of species, varieties and cultivars are grown in gardens for their ornamental flowers.
Violets have been known for centuries with the ancient Greeks cultivating them about 500 BC or earlier.
The vast majority of Viola species are herbaceous, and a substantial number are acquiescent in habit – meaning they lack any noticeable stems and the foliage and flowers appear to rise from the ground; the remaining species have short stems with foliage and flowers produced in the axils of the leaves.
Violets typically have heart-shaped leaves. Their surface is either smooth or covered with fine hairs, depending on the species.
Flower is asymmetric and it consists of 5 petals; four are upswept or fan-shaped petals with two per side, and there is one broad, lobed lower petal pointing downward. The shape of the petals and placement defines many species, for example, some species have a “spur†on the end of each petal while most have a spur on the lower petal.
Solitary flowers end long stalks with a pair of bracteoles. The flowers have 5 sepals that persist after blooming, and in some species the sepals enlarge after blooming.
Flower contains both male (stamens) and female (pistil) reproductive organs. Even though some species are capable for self-pollination, most species are pollinated by insects.
Fruit of Violet is called capsule. It contains nutlike seeds that are catapulted away from the mother plant after explosion-like cracking of the capsule. The nutlike seeds have straight embryos, flat cotyledons, and soft fleshy endosperm that is oily. The seeds of some species have elaiosomes and are dispersed by ants.
Flower colors vary among the Violets, many of which are violet as their name suggests, and some are blue, yellow, white and cream. Some are bicolored, often blue and yellow.
Violet flowers symbolize delicate love, affection, modesty, faith, nobility, intuition and dignity. The meaning of the violet changes depending on the color of the flower and the person the flower is sent to. Blue violet flowers symbolizes love and faithfulness, white violets represent purity and chastity, and yellow violets symbolize high worth and goodness.
One quirk of some Violets is the elusive scent of their flowers; along with trepans, a major component of the scent is a ketone compound called ionone, which temporarily desensitizes the receptors of the nose, thus preventing any further scent being detected from the flower until the nerves recover.
Violets are very popular and often used in the industry of perfumes due to intense odor characteristic for this group of plants.
Violets contain substances such as anthocyanin's and cycloid's which act like antioxidants and show anti-microbial and anti-viral properties.
The Ancient Greeks and the Romans used Violets for all sorts of things such as herbal remedies, wine (‘Vinum Violatum’), to sweeten food and for festivals.
The Ancient Greeks considered the Violet a symbol of fertility and love; they used it in love potions. Pliny recommended that a garland of violets be worn above the head to ward off headaches and dizzy spells.
Napoleon Bonaparte declared Violets his own signature flower, and used the blooms to cover his wife Josephine’s grave when she died in 1814. In fact, he was called Corporal Violet by friends, after promising them he would return from his exile on Elba before violet season. Bonaparte’s supporters even used violets to determine if someone was loyal to him, by asking them if they liked the flowers – only a response of “Eh, bien†proved loyalty.
Violets is the state flower of Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Illinois, and New Jersey.
The violet is the official flower for the month of February.
The word ‘Violet’ comes from the Latin name ‘Viola’.
It is a shame that I was the only one who joined. These type of swaps are so much fun and so interesting.
EF Flower Violet
Mail Deadline: May 2, 2017
Hello, Yvonne,
I am so happy you joined this swap. I notice a lot of people are not joining swaps lately, it's sad, this is type 1. :(
Anyways Violets are one of my favorite flowers.
I hope you enjoy what I post for you
Violets are also known to strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation. Spring is a common time for sore throats, colds, sinus infections and other respiratory conditions. Violets, eaten or as a tea, can help soothe these issues. A poultice from violets has also been used to treat headaches by Native Americans.
Violets contain substances such as anthocyanins and cyclotides which act like antioxidants and show anti-microbial and anti-viral properties
Scientific name: Viola
Higher classification: Violaceae
Rank: Genus
Symbol of: Illinois, Rhode Island
They are in bloom here I have them on my lawn they are so beautiful
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CSG Fruit of the Spirit #4 Kindness
Kindness is one of those attributes that seems trivial at first consideration. Like "nice", kind can be viewed as a pastel emotion. Who wouldn't want to have LOVE or JOY or PEACE before kindness. The truth of the matter, me. I would rather be considered a kind person before being considered a loving or joyful or peaceful person. Kindness is like salt. With it everything else is normal, without it, life can be pretty flat tasting. It is kindness that prompts people to let someone go ahead of them in line or stop traffic to allow baby ducklings to cross the road. Kindness is powerful. Kindness is a cup of cold water on a hot day. Kindness is ointment on a wounded soul. Kindness, like nice, matters.
Isaiah 54:10 For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you and My covenant of peace will not be shaken says the Lord who has compassion on you.
I am not sure how to answer that question. I do not know how kindness applies to my life. I don't think about being kind or what kindness looks like. I am one of those people who pick worms and slugs off the sidewalks because I cannot bear to think of them being stepped on. I always have rescue animals at my house because I have room and they need homes. I have taken in pregnant teenagers and teenagers with newborns because if not me, then who? I would rather look for the good in any situation than dig for the bad. But I also struggle being kind with people who are selfish or rude as I do not understand why they are the way they are. So I think I am kind to the helpless and weak whilst I can be intolerant of those who aren't. Then I have to remind myself that hurt people hurt people and perhaps they are the way they are because of something that happened to them. Being unconditionally kind is a life time goal, perhaps some day I will achieve it.
EF Daisy Duck Mail Deadline: May 3, 2017
Hello, I hope you like the decos Love Daisy
EF Daisy Duck
I hope you like the pics and gifs that I've chosen for you!
Here's Baby Daisy Duck! Isn't she cute?
Blessings,
Yvonne
Hi, Vanessa! I hope you like what I've chosen for you!
EF Flower Violet
Violets (Viola) are a genus of Spring flowering plants in the family Violaceae.
There are around 500-600 species of Violets in the genus.
Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, however some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes.
Violets are found in moist and slightly shaded conditions such as hedgerows.
Most Violets are small perennial plants, some are annual plants, and a few are small shrubs.
A large number of species, varieties and cultivars are grown in gardens for their ornamental flowers.
Violets have been known for centuries with the ancient Greeks cultivating them about 500 BC or earlier.
The vast majority of Viola species are herbaceous, and a substantial number are acquiescent in habit – meaning they lack any noticeable stems and the foliage and flowers appear to rise from the ground; the remaining species have short stems with foliage and flowers produced in the axils of the leaves.
Violets typically have heart-shaped leaves. Their surface is either smooth or covered with fine hairs, depending on the species.
Flower is asymmetric and it consists of 5 petals; four are upswept or fan-shaped petals with two per side, and there is one broad, lobed lower petal pointing downward. The shape of the petals and placement defines many species, for example, some species have a “spur†on the end of each petal while most have a spur on the lower petal.
Solitary flowers end long stalks with a pair of bracteoles. The flowers have 5 sepals that persist after blooming, and in some species the sepals enlarge after blooming.
Flower contains both male (stamens) and female (pistil) reproductive organs. Even though some species are capable for self-pollination, most species are pollinated by insects.
Fruit of Violet is called capsule. It contains nutlike seeds that are catapulted away from the mother plant after explosion-like cracking of the capsule. The nutlike seeds have straight embryos, flat cotyledons, and soft fleshy endosperm that is oily. The seeds of some species have elaiosomes and are dispersed by ants.
Flower colors vary among the Violets, many of which are violet as their name suggests, and some are blue, yellow, white and cream. Some are bicolored, often blue and yellow.
Violet flowers symbolize delicate love, affection, modesty, faith, nobility, intuition and dignity. The meaning of the violet changes depending on the color of the flower and the person the flower is sent to. Blue violet flowers symbolizes love and faithfulness, white violets represent purity and chastity, and yellow violets symbolize high worth and goodness.
One quirk of some Violets is the elusive scent of their flowers; along with trepans, a major component of the scent is a ketone compound called ionone, which temporarily desensitizes the receptors of the nose, thus preventing any further scent being detected from the flower until the nerves recover.
Violets are very popular and often used in the industry of perfumes due to intense odor characteristic for this group of plants.
When newly opened, Violet flowers may be used to decorate cakes, salads or in stuffings for poultry or fish. Soufflés, cream, and similar desserts can be flavoured with essence of Violet flowers. The young leaves are edible raw or cooked as a somewhat bland leaf vegetable.
Violets contain substances such as anthocyanin's and cycloid's which act like antioxidants and show anti-microbial and anti-viral properties.
The Ancient Greeks and the Romans used Violets for all sorts of things such as herbal remedies, wine (‘Vinum Violatum’), to sweeten food and for festivals.
The Ancient Greeks considered the Violet a symbol of fertility and love; they used it in love potions. Pliny recommended that a garland of violets be worn above the head to ward off headaches and dizzy spells.
Napoleon Bonaparte declared Violets his own signature flower, and used the blooms to cover his wife Josephine’s grave when she died in 1814. In fact, he was called Corporal Violet by friends, after promising them he would return from his exile on Elba before violet season. Bonaparte’s supporters even used violets to determine if someone was loyal to him, by asking them if they liked the flowers – only a response of “Eh, bien†proved loyalty.
Violets is the state flower of Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Illinois, and New Jersey.
The violet is the official flower for the month of February.
The word ‘Violet’ comes from the Latin name ‘Viola’.
It is a shame that I was the only one who joined. These type of swaps are so much fun and so interesting.
Love and blessings,
Your friend, Yvonne
EF Flower Violet Mail Deadline: May 2, 2017 Hello, Yvonne, I am so happy you joined this swap. I notice a lot of people are not joining swaps lately, it's sad, this is type 1. :(
Anyways Violets are one of my favorite flowers. I hope you enjoy what I post for you
Violets are also known to strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation. Spring is a common time for sore throats, colds, sinus infections and other respiratory conditions. Violets, eaten or as a tea, can help soothe these issues. A poultice from violets has also been used to treat headaches by Native Americans. Violets contain substances such as anthocyanins and cyclotides which act like antioxidants and show anti-microbial and anti-viral properties
Scientific name: Viola Higher classification: Violaceae Rank: Genus Symbol of: Illinois, Rhode Island
They are in bloom here I have them on my lawn they are so beautiful
African Violets
Hey, I'm decorating your profile for APDG- Be A Disney Princess!- RAPUNZEL swap :)
Kindest regards, -A.
Hey, I'm decorating your profile for APDG- Be A Disney Villainess!- MALEFICENT swap :)
We love this movie. I guess it's one of our Disney favorites ever.
Kindest regards, -A.
Hi, Vanessa!
Here are some Princess Elena gifs:
Enjoy!
Love and blessings,
Your friend, Yvonne
EF Disney Princess Elena
I hope you like the pics and gifs that I sent to you!
Princess Elena
I'm sorry, but I could only find the one gif so I thought I would include one video. I hope that is ok.
Love and blessings,
Your friend, Yvonne
Hello Yvonne, Too bad no one signed up for this swap other than you and I. Busy weekend ahead, I will touch base with you very soon
EF Disney Princess Elena