It is such an exciting time of year! From torrential rainfall, to being snowed in, to discovering opening buds in the sunshine, we are getting it all.
And whatever nature has to offer at any given moment - it's all beautiful. Even a frozen raindrop can be source of great beauty and joy.
I love what Dr. Tae Yun Kim has to say about such things. As you know, she grew up in horrible circumstances, not only poor but also very much abused. All she had was nature and the choice to appreciate rather than be depressed. But you can read about that here.
Here are her words which can always apply in your life one way or another.
"Appreciation and gratitude are ways of acknowledging that something is present and real When you acknowledge and appreciate beauty, you are making it real in your world. And making beauty real in your world is another way of taking charge of your life. Because you can see beauty everywhere, let this perception set you free from being a victim of self-imposed ugliness, gloom and depression."
(The Silent Master, page 154)
So let us celebrate every living breath as if it was our last breath!
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