Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life" ~ Rachel Carson
We are fascinated by a little inch worm making his way along a twig, a frog sitting on a lily pad, the pattterns of frost on the window when we are children. The beautiful details are everywhere and we lie on the front lawn and marvel at them. Clouds have shapes that turn in to Mickey Mouse. Birds all make different songs for us to imitate. We go inside and our parents ask "What have you been doing?" and we can't even begin to tell them. Don't they KNOW?
The problem is that the adults have mostly forgotten. They are too busy with jobs and shopping...cooking and cleaning...being responsible for someting or another...to slow down and appreciate the mysteries and miracles around them. They grew up and have taken the details for granted. They think that there is not enough time. A friend told me that she needs peace in her life. Peace is all around us. We only have to lie down on the front lawn to witness it's awe.
How can I slow down and savor life today?
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