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Daily Question, December 9

What beauty might I offer my attention to today?

  • Mary Pat

    Our Christmas tree. We are putting it up today, and all of the ornaments have memories for me. As I put each ornament on the tree, and remember that time in my life, I will pay special attention to the beauty of that moment in time…..

  • Blossom

    Let’s see, today I gave special note to the dozen or so homing pigeons swooping in sync, landing in a crooked line on one bare lone branch. The line held until one single crow decided it might be fun to dive in and mess with them with his raucous caw. Or perhaps it was the blue spruce elegantly sharing space with a brilliant chartreuse Rising Sun and a red Serviceberry. The topper was the sparkling blue lights warming the wreath with her big red bow planted near my door.

  • jmarq

    The city I live in. I found new appreciation in my surroundings – the architecture, the people, the noise, the food!

  • Mica

    The beauty in my chaotic kinetic sand art. I followed ‘bentilly’ Day 5 and sat at a different seat in my dining room, which put the light in a different direction on the sand art – I’ll post a photo in the Lounge.

  • Ose

    I was allowed to listen deeply to the people I encountered..

  • Don Jones

    I think eyes. They are a universe, each and every one of them.

  • Nicki

    I’ve been following the moon phases (in a more devoted way than I have in the past) and every evening I experience anew the beauty of the night sky. I find a great deal of reassurance in knowing when and where to expect the moon. Last night in the early evening Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus were all visible and bright surrounding the lovely crescent moon just after sunset.

  • Anne Gunn
    I'm focusing today on my neighborhood where I've lived for twenty-seven years. I had the chance to visit some neighbors yesterday because of a neighborhood project I was overseeing. What I experienced was a neighborhood that's changing -- and I would say -- in good ways. When I bought my home, there was only one non-white family. Today, we look and feel more like what the United Nations was envisioned to be. This happened as first owners sold homes to move into retirement communities. New owners...

    I’m focusing today on my neighborhood where I’ve lived for twenty-seven years. I had the chance to visit some neighbors yesterday because of a neighborhood project I was overseeing. What I experienced was a neighborhood that’s changing — and I would say — in good ways. When I bought my home, there was only one non-white family. Today, we look and feel more like what the United Nations was envisioned to be. This happened as first owners sold homes to move into retirement communities. New owners settled in quickly — were welcomed and they began participating in our neighborhood activities. All of this happened with no animosity — just welcomes, smiles, and we’re glad you’re here.

    As I was drinking my coffee this morning, I thought — this is how the world could be — if people would just get out of their own way and look at their neighbor with kinder eyes and open hearts.

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  • Lauryn

    The beauty of a kindred spirit….and how special it is to have that person in my life.

  • Rachel

    The beauty of my hometown. I rarely sit amidst it all, usually opting to walk through hastily, but today I sat on a bench in the middle of the town for a while and enjoyed looking at the layout and architecture. I was grateful to have that moment. Oh and a little green frog I saw on top of a drain! I haven’t seen a frog for a long time 🙂

  • dcdeb

    The photos that are sometimes posted on telegram. I’ve been sending them out to people more often.

  • vish

    i saw a beautiful pink sky and i was like wowww !! i need to take minute and pause and look at it

  • Nelson

    It rained last night. The clouds are parting as the sun is rising. It’s still cold outside, but the air is so fresh. It’s so peaceful and relaxing right now.

  • Charlie T

    I will give my attention to the natural beauty of the season and reflect on the underlying emotion of negativity and anxiety that I normally feel this time of year.

  • Sandra

    I will offer my attention to the beauty of quality time

  • DeVonna

    I guess the simple things, the things I often overlook or take for granted. Health, comfort, safety, I live a very enjoyable life. Sometimes I feel guilty, when I think about people struggling near and far away…but I’ve struggled too. I know I don’t “deserve” the blessings I enjoy but I didn’t “deserve” to suffer either. I’d like to just enjoy life, without worry or care…release myself from the things that complicate my experience. I’m grateful to be here, on earth, at this time.

  • Javier Visionquest

    The beauty to which I attend today is still months off into the future. Perhaps “grateful unemployment” should be my focus

    • Ana Maria

      Thank you! My grateful unemployment/retirement will be in six months. I too need to offer my attention to this transition with joy.

  • Patricia

    The beauty of this next breath – and this one – and the next. The beauty of being able to care for others – and being cared for.

  • Maeve

    The first snowfall of the year this morning. A bright morning sun sparkling on the white dusting of snow!

  • Howie Geib
    When I sit down to write, or grab my camera to go out and take some pictures, this is the underlying question. It’s amazing how I never have to go very far. In reminiscing about the past, or recalling old friends, it is as if I have choices which will induce different directions or perspectives. The soundtrack if you will determine the flavor. Opera, burlesque, slapstick or romance. Bending my experience so as to influence my posture, the way I hold life in my hand. Open or clenched fist, the ...

    When I sit down to write, or grab my camera to go out and take some pictures, this is the underlying question. It’s amazing how I never have to go very far. In reminiscing about the past, or recalling old friends, it is as if I have choices which will induce different directions or perspectives. The soundtrack if you will determine the flavor. Opera, burlesque, slapstick or romance. Bending my experience so as to influence my posture, the way I hold life in my hand. Open or clenched fist, the choice is mine. Being conscious of this is power.

    When I learned to sail in a sunfish as a kid, I could see how the direction the wind blew didn’t necessarily force the direction I could navigate, the course I would take was a matter of understanding how to adjust the sail and the tiller, making it possible for me to rein the wind to my will. That is what I mean, letting the winds of life become an asset to further whatever way I see as mine. That is beautiful, and that is what I tend to keep a watch for this morning.

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