The Elements of Being a Wonder Tender

The Elements of Being a Wonder Tender

• The Moon
  Guides the rhythm of reflection and renewal; inspires quiet contemplation and intuitive knowing.

• Flowers
  Teach the beauty of unfolding slowly; reminders of ephemeral grace and delicate strength.

• Plants
  Symbolize growth, resilience, and the grounding power of roots; living metaphors for patience and nurture.

• Trees
  Stand as ancient witnesses and anchors; embody wisdom, shelter, and the interconnectedness of life.

• Lakes
  Reflect inner stillness and clarity; spaces to dive deep into the self and find calm amid change.

• Rivers
  Model flow and adaptability; show the path of transformation through constant movement.

• Oceans
  Hold vastness and mystery; invite surrender to the unknown and embrace the power of vast cycles.

• Creativity
  Is the sacred language of the soul; a way to weave meaning, transform experience, and keep wonder alive.

• Writing
  Captures fleeting thoughts and feelings; turns ephemeral wonder into lasting witness and communion.

Each of these elements nourishes a Wonder Tender’s way of being—rooting them in nature’s rhythms, encouraging deep care, and inspiring the expression of the sacred through art and presence.

COPYRIGHT 2007-2025 Patti Friday b.1959.