A Practical Walk

I want to be a dandelion because they’re useful, in particular, they’re edible. I don’t know that I’ve ever eaten them, but I did see my nephew stuff one into his mouth once! Just like the dandelion is useful to others, I want to be useful too.

I want to be a dandelion because they scatter and spread. They’re not complacent and stagnant. I want to go places (near or far) to spread the Good News.

I want to be a dandelion because, they not only scatter, but thrive around people. This intrigued me when I read it: “However, you still mainly find it where humans are most active: farms, fields, lawns, parks, and roadsides.” – Megan Leach on How to Harvest and Eat the Common Dandelion Yet, another way I want to be like a dandelion! I don’t want to scatter willy-nilly, I want to be where the people are, because people are important.

I want to be a dandelion because they’re bright and cheery. Yellow’s one of my favorite colors. As a kid I loved seeing lawns that were dotted with the vibrant yellow, and never understood why people complained about them. Just like a happy dandelion, I want to be a cheery spot to others.

I want to be a dandelion because they’re still serving a purpose, even when they’re old and white. Without the older dandelions, the seeds wouldn’t spread. I want to continue spreading the Gospel, even when I’m in the later years of my life.

I want to be a dandelion because they can grow and thrive, even in tight and tricky places. I want to be able to grow and bloom, even when the conditions around me aren’t perfect.

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I admire this mighty weed and want to be just like it!