The Reality Flower: From escaping realty to living in reality

Clematis

Lack of interest in present, sleeper

Detachment

Apathy, boredom, longing

Those who are dreamy, drowsy, not fully awake, no great interest in life. Quiet people, not really happy in their present circumstances, living more in the future than in the present; living in hopes of happier times, when their ideals may come true. In illness some make little or no effort to get well, and in certain cases may even look forward to death, in the hope of better times, or maybe, meeting again some beloved one whom they have lost.

Reflection

Clematis reflects withdrawal from the present. Attention drifts. The real room, the real work, and the real people grow faint beside daydreams or sleep. Scripture calls the faithful to walk carefully and to redeem the time they actually have. Hope for what is ahead can stay. It does not require leaving the day God has given.

Scripture

Ephesians 5:15-16 (KJV). "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."

Meditation

Lord, bring me back to this hour. Open my eyes to the person and the work in front of me, and let me receive this day as a gift.