Friday, November 18,
2016
I walked into my office this
morning in a glum mood, wondering what I would write about today, when I was
suddenly cut short by the view outside my window. There is an empty field that
stretches for about 80 feet. Across from it is a wooded area. The empty field
is covered with fallen leaves and the sun is making them glisten. I see browns,
yellows, oranges and tufts of green grass poking up among the leaves. How
exquisitely beautiful! I stopped, and looked, and savored the beautiful sight
for a good chunk of time. I uttered a prayer of thanksgiving for the moment of
beauty I had been given. I was pleased with myself that I had opened my eyes to
see something beautiful despite the fact that I had originally been in a glum
mood. Needless to say, the mood dispersed, and I was even more delighted when I
realized that this would be a good topic for a reflection on the last day of
the week, yet another example of what it means to be living reflectively. I
marvel at God’s creativity, and how it flows over me when I least expect it.
Catch a sight of beauty today
no matter what may be on your
mind.
It is a gift to you from a God
who loves you
and who invites you to rise
above your cares,
above your worries, above your
burdens,
even if only for an instant.
Look. Tune up the receptors of
your soul,
let the beauty reach you,
hear the music as if for the
first time,
close your eyes and smile
just for two seconds,
and breathe deeply.
Give thanks.
Move on, ready for what is to
come.
Ready for another reminder
that you are loved.
God bless you. Have a nice
weekend.
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