Daily Question, July 3 What beauty is here in the present moment? How might it help? 31 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. reality1 year agorealityIt's not only our hand that uplifts when our arm's outstretched to another. We're not sacrificing when we do what needs to be done, rather, it's our false-egos that are sacrificed at the altar to Thee within us. If we don't exercise the astronomically increased responsibility to save life, Earth, placed on our shoulders by our fore-bearers, how can we expect our kids to exercise responsibility or his Siamese twin sister freedom will wither like an unused muscle as well. La machine's devolving...It’s not only our hand that uplifts when our arm’s outstretched to another. We’re not sacrificing when we do what needs to be done, rather, it’s our false-egos that are sacrificed at the altar to Thee within us. If we don’t exercise the astronomically increased responsibility to save life, Earth, placed on our shoulders by our fore-bearers, how can we expect our kids to exercise responsibility or his Siamese twin sister freedom will wither like an unused muscle as well. La machine’s devolving every coming generation exponentially more, they actually believe we can live on Mars; humanity’s extinction is nigh. Thanx to All participants, and the Admin. for the great content. Have a great day 🙂 reality Read More1 Reply Daryl1 year agoDarylMessage of the Butterfly Moment of a butterfly A flower blessed with wings An offering of gifting Of joy to heart it brings Drifting on a breeze Dancing in the light Oh to be so free Spirit of delight Let us join within Of soul to be carefree Rejoicing in this moment Of breath God blesses me A dancing here and now Of celebration be Light of soaking, shining Of God's love here in me Accepting the baton From messenger of prayer Grace of the receiving Love and joy to s...Message of the Butterfly Moment of a butterfly A flower blessed with wings An offering of gifting Of joy to heart it brings Drifting on a breeze Dancing in the light Oh to be so free Spirit of delight Let us join within Of soul to be carefree Rejoicing in this moment Of breath God blesses me A dancing here and now Of celebration be Light of soaking, shining Of God’s love here in me Accepting the baton From messenger of prayer Grace of the receiving Love and joy to share Read More2 Reply Lioness1 year agoLionessAs I walked yesterday I stopped to take in the beauty of a mother sheep and her two lambs. It helped to remind me of the strength and fragility of life all at the same time. 4 Reply Malag1 year agoMalagWhen I look at an old photo I took i think about what it would be like to go back and experience that moment just once more, to inhabit it and appreciate that present time just for that short period captured by the camera. Then I am imagining my future self looking back on now as if it were a photo but then can step into this moment, now. Every nuance, sound, smell, background noises, and visual beauty. And somehow I appreciate this beauty more because the heart is more open to it and there i...When I look at an old photo I took i think about what it would be like to go back and experience that moment just once more, to inhabit it and appreciate that present time just for that short period captured by the camera. Then I am imagining my future self looking back on now as if it were a photo but then can step into this moment, now. Every nuance, sound, smell, background noises, and visual beauty. And somehow I appreciate this beauty more because the heart is more open to it and there is a sense of longing to be here rather than chasing the next moment. Read More5 Reply kds6181 year agokds618My family and the strong connections that we share together is most important to me right now. My grandmother recently passed away and all I can think about is how short life in the larger spectrum of things. I don't want to take those who love me for granted. I want to make the most out of life and what time I have left with my loved ones. I don't know when my expiration or my parents, or siblings expiration will be but I know the importance of living in the present moment. Every second, minute...My family and the strong connections that we share together is most important to me right now. My grandmother recently passed away and all I can think about is how short life in the larger spectrum of things. I don’t want to take those who love me for granted. I want to make the most out of life and what time I have left with my loved ones. I don’t know when my expiration or my parents, or siblings expiration will be but I know the importance of living in the present moment. Every second, minute does matter. I feel a bit of comfort knowing spiritually (at least my belief) that I may have the opportunity to reconnect with my loved ones after death. Read More5 Reply Hot Sauce1 year agoHot SauceRight now, I am about to read some sections of the Vedas, which open me to the beauty in the spiritual world within and around us. I think reading these beautiful, sacred texts will help me awaken to the power of Mind, as well as the divinity in all things in the universe. 2 Reply TofuLove1 year agoTofuLoveI don’t know. I don’t really ask questions like this too much, maybe I should more? My focus tends to be on who needs help and how to help in practical ways. I suppose if there is a beauty in the present moment it’s for me God and leaning into the Lord during challenging times, that somehow He will figure it out. Bible verses strike me as beautiful. 2 Reply Don Jones1 year agoDon JonesThe realisation that I am part of everything – gazing on the perfection and incredible beauty and wonder of the creation. Nothing needs to be said or done in this moment. 3 Reply Debra1 year agoDebraI have had a setback. I am looking inward for calm and peace in the present moment but I am wavering right now and I am trying not to get ‘down on myself’. My eyes are leaking tears. 4 Reply Michele1 year agoMicheleHang in there Debra. I leak tears nightly. Just keep saying it’ll be ok. one breath at a time. hugs to you. 1 Reply Debra1 year agoDebraMichele; Thank you for your encouragement. I very much appreciate your message to me. 1 Reply TofuLove1 year agoTofuLoveYou’ll figure it out, Lady. I wish I knew what to say, I’m bad at this stuff … not sure what your perspective is here. There there, it’s OK. Feel better, Sis. 2 Reply Vincent-Edward Ciliberti1 year agoVincent-Edward CilibertiThe present beauty is that I am a free person, unlike some others who are bring questioned, cannot speak up for fear of their lives, tortured or otherwise for their beliefs 4 Reply Katrina1 year agoKatrinaThe beauty that is here in the present moment is that it is here in the present moment. I don't have to long for it in the past or future. I am breathing it, seeing it, smelling it, listening to it, feeling it, hearing it right now. Today, right now that includes the very slightest breeze on my back porch where the temp and humidity are already high (I live in Texas). The birds are singing - they don't seem to mind the heat or humidity. Texas Star hibiscus are blooming, bees are buzzing around o...The beauty that is here in the present moment is that it is here in the present moment. I don’t have to long for it in the past or future. I am breathing it, seeing it, smelling it, listening to it, feeling it, hearing it right now. Today, right now that includes the very slightest breeze on my back porch where the temp and humidity are already high (I live in Texas). The birds are singing – they don’t seem to mind the heat or humidity. Texas Star hibiscus are blooming, bees are buzzing around other flowering plants, tomatoes and cucumbers are filling my garden, and amid this pandemic, as I lift in love those who have lost their lives or loved ones, those who are battling the virus as patients, care-givers or researchers, mask-wearers and physical-distances, decision-makers and planners, I pray they, too can find beauty in the present moment to center their souls, calm their spirits, and encourage their hearts. Read More6 Reply Michele1 year agoMichelebeautifully written:) 0 Reply Zenith1 year agoZenithThe question about how the beautiful helps does not make sense. Beauty is all around us in mature. Every sunrise is beautiful. Every sunset is beautiful. The mountains are beautiful. The oceans are beautiful. It is all quite a miracle in fact. And while it takes much more work to see it, each human is a miracle as well. As the video clip on YouTube called Say Thank You says each day is a gift for the opportunities it brings to savor what it brings. Learning to appreciate each moment looking for...The question about how the beautiful helps does not make sense. Beauty is all around us in mature. Every sunrise is beautiful. Every sunset is beautiful. The mountains are beautiful. The oceans are beautiful. It is all quite a miracle in fact. And while it takes much more work to see it, each human is a miracle as well. As the video clip on YouTube called Say Thank You says each day is a gift for the opportunities it brings to savor what it brings. Learning to appreciate each moment looking for how we can brighten someone else’s day, is a gift. And the act of doing that makes us better human beings. Read More4 Reply pkr1 year agopkrI am sitting on my mom’s porch, coffee in hand surrounded by her beautiful garden. I am sharing my “cup of joe” with orange poppies, purple petunias, yellow & purple pansies, red gerber daisies, tomatoes popping, lots of bees and birds singing. It is a little bit of heaven. It is grounding me, calming me and taking my mind off other stuff. I am blessed. Sending love to All here. ❤️ 6 Reply PhilG1 year agoPhilGIn this moment, I hear the calling of dove and the happy bubbling of our fish pond. I am so grateful to be alive. I send blessings and love and peace to all beings. ?? 4 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishThere is great beauty in my strong heartbeat, the sweat from a hard workout, the slight ache in my legs from challenging my body. It’s beautiful to have the luxury of having a piping hot chai latte every morning while I spend time enriching my spiritual life. All of these “small beauties” will assist me in digging into my day with vigor, love and an open heart. 6 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaWow, Trish – thanks! 2 Reply Maria1 year agoMariaThe beauty of this present moment is my freedom to choose how I spend it…. not everyone has this choice or realise they have this freedom. Again you have reminded me how lucky I am. 5 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaThank you, Maria! 1 Reply Patricia1 year agoPatriciaThe birds singing outside the open windows, the cool morning breeze wafting in, my sweet old dog sleeping in the chair across from me, the smell of coffee, the rhythm of my own breath… so much beauty, so much… 4 Reply Antoinette1 year agoAntoinetteMy dog and his little friend playing blissfully is beautiful and relaxing. Animals are wonderful part of life and I’m grateful to have close relationships with many ! 5 Reply Pilgrim1 year agoPilgrimThe beauty outside my kitchen window, courtesy of Mother Nature. Trees, from grandfather to baby, all differing greens and some purple. Flower gardens, courtesy of neighbors. Lawn, doing her best to survive the sudden heat. It helps me center and breathe, especially in these anxious times. 6 Reply Michele1 year agoMicheleNature – the beautiful neighborhood peacocks. The beauty of nature helps by it’s calming and peaceful nature. Wishing everyone a happy holiday weekend:) 4 Reply Antoinette1 year agoAntoinetteHaha Michele, I forgot about the holiday weekend. It’s almost hard to grasp the meaning of the 4th of July now. It’s so different in the USA since I was a social studies teacher there over 20 years ago! I bet the classroom is an entirely different landscape! I hope the United States stays untied and peaceful. 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