Scarlett Blooming

I have been in the midst of a season when things of a scarlet or tomato red color are seen on my path. 

I found a tomato colored Pendelton blazer, a sweater, and a tea cup at different times at different thrift stores.  Scarlet red items I already own have popped into my line of vision like the tiny cookie cutter man; others have been utilized like the frame converted into a cork board and my granny's old enameled stove top peculator came out because I contaminated my electric one. 

I've had a difficult time finding a word or description for these kinds of subtly linked occurrences.  But I think the terms "blooming" or "mushrooming" do a good job of inferring an unforced organic process. 
I don't really mind the term "springing up" but it is overused.  

I like the metaphor of wild flowers or mushrooms appearing up on "my path."  I especially like mushrooming because it suggests something to be "tasted" or experienced rather than just seen and smelt.  Also, a member of the Honey Mushroom family is the largest living organism in the world (Oregon).  The fungus's base is about 2.5 square miles, allowing connected sprouts of mushrooms to appear over great distances.  There is space in a mushrooming.  ("Spaces" between words, time and location has been as blossoming concept too. And another connection, I ran into baby Grace Blossom the other day).

Even if I am rushed or consumed by stress and anxiety I am able (and willing) to recognize a connecting thread between objects, words, stories and events (I think this is a spiritual gift).  It's VERY easy to dismiss, walk right past, or even infer too much meaning in a "blossoming." Generally, I don't try to decipher any meaning although they are most defiantly messages to store in my mind. 

I approach it like I am talking to the cat (Tigers have been on my mind too).  My cat talks to me.  I don't really understand "cat," but I know what she is feeling.  She uses her voice to get my attention and over time I have grown to understand her habits and needs.  When there seems to be a pattern blooming it gets my attention, but there is no need to force understanding; I will grow to understand the purpose of its habit over time. 

Another blossoming concept "recognize and experience what is good."