Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.
~ Helen Keller, American educator
There are so many beautiful things in the world. There are so many wonderful creations to see, explore, touch, and wonder. Do you notice them? I have made it a point in my daily walks to notice more about the world around me. Beautiful places. Here is a very, very small sample of what I encounter on a daily basis. I try to really appreciate it all.
Sometimes this isn't easy to do. When I have a negative encounter with people, when I feel snubbed by those I love, when my mind simply won't let me s.l.o.w. d.o.w.n. enough to enjoy - all these things make it difficult to see this amazing world for what it is. But I try. While all these people and situations exist, there are others who exist who add joy, peace, and patience to my life - all things I need. The more I look around, the more in awe I am that I have been given such an epic gift.
The tornadoes near my home this past month have brought about much suffering. I haven't lost my home, my pets, my loved ones, my belongings. But I have cried tears of anguish for the people I know who have. And in the midst of all this devastation, I see so much love and support coming from strangers, neighbors, friends, and family of these people who have simply lost everything. Yes, this world is full of suffering. But if you look around, you can see that this old world is packed full of the love and strength needed to rebuild and overcome this sorrow and suffering.
I'm starting to look around and see this. I challenge you to do the same. Stop and meditate on these lovelies. Look for the opportunities to lend a hand, an ear, a shoulder for those who need it.
~ Helen Keller, American educator
There are so many beautiful things in the world. There are so many wonderful creations to see, explore, touch, and wonder. Do you notice them? I have made it a point in my daily walks to notice more about the world around me. Beautiful places. Here is a very, very small sample of what I encounter on a daily basis. I try to really appreciate it all.
Solitude.
The smell of honeysuckle makes my life instantly positive.
A small pond through the branches.
Sometimes this isn't easy to do. When I have a negative encounter with people, when I feel snubbed by those I love, when my mind simply won't let me s.l.o.w. d.o.w.n. enough to enjoy - all these things make it difficult to see this amazing world for what it is. But I try. While all these people and situations exist, there are others who exist who add joy, peace, and patience to my life - all things I need. The more I look around, the more in awe I am that I have been given such an epic gift.
The tornadoes near my home this past month have brought about much suffering. I haven't lost my home, my pets, my loved ones, my belongings. But I have cried tears of anguish for the people I know who have. And in the midst of all this devastation, I see so much love and support coming from strangers, neighbors, friends, and family of these people who have simply lost everything. Yes, this world is full of suffering. But if you look around, you can see that this old world is packed full of the love and strength needed to rebuild and overcome this sorrow and suffering.
I'm starting to look around and see this. I challenge you to do the same. Stop and meditate on these lovelies. Look for the opportunities to lend a hand, an ear, a shoulder for those who need it.
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