As part of my continued journey to "stop and smell the roses" (See, Garden of Life #1), I sat on my patio, in my favorite chair, and sipped from a glass of rich, merlot wine. It was a lovely, balmy Florida evening as the sun began to dip toward the horizon behind the oak trees. I marveled at the vast array of colors -- pink, lavender, violet, coral, gold, turquoise, jade -- spreading across the sky. The vivid and subtle hues were more breathtaking than any human artist could ever lay on canvas.
As I watched the changing sky I thought, "How many beautiful sunsets have I missed during my life because I was rushing from here to there? How many more opportunities do I have left to watch Mother Nature create her fleeting, artistic masterpieces in the heavens above?"
How many more chances do YOU have?
Slow down and catch the next sunset. . .or sunrise. . .and as you watch the miracle unfold, count the simple blessings in your life. Like colors in the sky, they are infinite and meant to be treasured.
Until next time. . .remember the roses!
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Lovely post Marie! Natures beauty can absorb you to appreciate those special moments when you take time to stop now and then for sure!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful and so true. I used to love the sunrises. I miss them as I seem to have become more of a night person (1:11AM as I write this.) You've inspired me to go to bed early some evening soon and set my alarm for sunrise. Thank you.
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