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Daily Question, August 14

Where is the beauty in my immediate surroundings, right now?

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  • Misty

    Clear skies, various constellations and what must be pretty close to a full moon, with its reflective light, for all those who care to gaze upon it.

  • Ose
    My dear friend is the beauty right now. Although with some concern related to her health, her love for people, her caring and her presence is fully there. A beautiful soul she is. Grateful to know her and currently to have the rare gift of sharing some precious time with each other. Her being here is surrounded by beauty, the kindness of her kids, her honesty, her engagement for supporting life wherever she can. Even the items she chooses for daily use are beautiful. It is an expression of her l...

    My dear friend is the beauty right now. Although with some concern related to her health, her love for people, her caring and her presence is fully there. A beautiful soul she is. Grateful to know her and currently to have the rare gift of sharing some precious time with each other. Her being here is surrounded by beauty, the kindness of her kids, her honesty, her engagement for supporting life wherever she can. Even the items she chooses for daily use are beautiful. It is an expression of her love.

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  • Journey

    I am in the office and while there is no natural beauty around, the hum of people working, talking to clients on my phone, walking around, being productive are all reminders that it is so nice and lovely to be productive, to have a job, to be part of a working community. I find that beautiful.

  • Elizabeth M Jones

    Here in my classroom with all of the quotes around me that I love, Atticus Finch from To kill a mockingbird” courage is not a man with a gun. Courage is when you know you are licked before you begin but you begin anyway”.

  • Ed

    The voice of my wife in the next room, working on a wonderful learning project. I love how we share our becoming.

  • Thankful

    I took the dogs for a walk this morning, and the sun was shining and the skies were clear… and I was thinking how lucky we are to live where we do. There is so much beauty in the world around us.

  • Ian

    I just got to sit down and eat breakfast with my best friend and his wife who are passing through my town on their way up to Canada. Conversation, mutual love, sunlight, fresh air and sipping coffee together were all parts of what made this morning so beautiful and special.

  • Hot Sauce

    The sunlight coming into my house compliments the painting on the walls, so that the house, to some degree, fits in well with its natural surroundings outside. The true beauty, however, is in the trees, the plants, the garden outside, and the bright sun that is out today in Colorado.

  • Bob V
    Right now there is beauty in my humble home. Looking into the computer screen, there is a certain safety and peace amid the clutter of my desk, papers, lights, pens. There is also a beauty in the day ahead, knowing that I am setting out into the day, in command of what I do and how I react. Even though I know I am not ‘in charge of anything, really’, my optimism and outlook choose to see the beauty in the potential and opportunity in the moment. So, the lens that I am using (at this moment, ...

    Right now there is beauty in my humble home. Looking into the computer screen, there is a certain safety and peace amid the clutter of my desk, papers, lights, pens. There is also a beauty in the day ahead, knowing that I am setting out into the day, in command of what I do and how I react. Even though I know I am not ‘in charge of anything, really’, my optimism and outlook choose to see the beauty in the potential and opportunity in the moment. So, the lens that I am using (at this moment, anyway) is one of possibilities, and that casts a light of beauty (or neutrality, at least) on my surroundings, whatever they may be. And I appreciate there are days and times when I don’t have this orientation, so today is a gift for which I express my gratitude.

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  • Sarah

    Where is the beauty in my immediate surroundings, right now?
    The main beauty is in the water. The river is still and reflective and deceptively cool looking. Just looking at it makes me feel very relaxed and peaceful. I also see beauty in the photographs and colors I am experiencing indoors.
    These are the things I see as beautiful in this now moment!

  • Linda

    The beautiful tree outside my window, my husband puttering in the kitchen, my beautiful home full of art work. I am grateful for the reminder to look around me…

  • Mica

    In my heart and mind and home and balcony

  • pkr

    There is so much beauty all around me. My fat cat Daisy lounging nearby, a soft cool breeze gently wafting in, streams of sunlight dancing on my walls, beautiful photos of loved ones all around me, pictures of my favorite flower, the California poppy, on my walls and redwood trees, birds singing, so so much beauty all around me…
    And the beauty of Me, today is my birthday 🎂! I am grateful for God’s Grace, generosity and beauty….I am blessed.
    Happy Day All….❤️🙏🎂❤️

    • Michele

      Happy birthday! Have a great day:)

    • Serafina

      Happy Happy Birthday dear pkr ❤️

    • Pilgrim

      Happy Birthday, pkr! Our years are worth celebrating!

    • Sheila

      Dear pkr, heartfelt wishes to you for a Happy Birthday! 🎂 May you have a wonderful day filled with all that brings you joy and celebrate the beauty of you, God’s beloved child!😊 Bless you. With love, Sheila 💖

  • Brian

    a nice view of the sunny morning sky, school pictures of my 2 children when they were young(er), & some indoor plants I tend to regularly

  • Tom

    Right now it is truly all around. The morning light, my wife, the colors of the flowers and trees, the cool crisp air. There is also a beauty within me that goes with me wherever I go. It is a gift to be able to actually see the beauty around me, but I do have to take the time to look. To look turn toward the beauty of my surroundings and turn toward the beauty within takes intention.

  • Amor fati

    A crackling fire, sunlight illuminating the opposite side of the forested valley in front of me while the sun rises higher behind me, my flower filled patio garden, the smell of fresh basil from the counter, beloved “Henry Fonda”, senior cat, curled next to me. Much, much, more…. I’ve barely touched the visuals.

  • Carla

    I draw in the beauty of a handful of milkweed standing tall & surrounded by daises in my back yard. Morning songs of sparrows, a blue jay & cardinals serenades me. There is beauty in the dark green farmers market string beans cooking on the stove for day’s use. Beauty IS all around, even the over cast clouds.

  • Jodi

    Full summer trees, cleaned by last night’s rain. Fog on the hills behind them. The smell of coffee. Silence. Peace.
    Thank you, gratefulness.org. I hadn’t noticed until you asked.

  • Sheila

    The sunlight streaming through the windows, the peaceful music of Steven Halpern’s CD ‘Divine Intervention’ which I am listening to, honestly the beauty of just ‘being’ and SO grateful for the precious gift of life! Thank-you God!!!

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