The potential of now
As I look out at the magnolia tree just outside our front door, I can see the pinkish petals of its fragrant blooms just beginning to peek out of their fuzzy bud cocoon. Each degree of increasing warmth, every burst of spring sunshine slowly coaxes these gorgeous flowers from their safe shelters. We’re all looking forward to seeing and smelling the tree in full bloom but like many things in life, nature takes its course. And we have to be patient and remain optimistic, especi