Fifteen Minutes to Gratitude

It is my desire to see.

To really see with eyes of gratitude.

I don't have to travel far.

Just a 15 minute walk through the windbreak of Chinese Elm trees

on the other side of the fence in my yard

is all it takes to open my eyes.

At times when I walk and find beautiful things,
there is a nagging voice
in my mind
that attempts to mock me
and
tell me that I am foolish
to find joy and beauty in such simple things
when there is so much heartbreak and brokenness in this world.

 

But,

I believe

the truth

is that

there is

deep

wisdom

in finding

joy and beauty

 

in the simple

 

the ordinary

the everyday
miracles

that surround us right where we are.

I love these words of Martin Luther . . .

God writes the gospel
not in the Bible alone, but
on trees and flowers
and clouds and stars.

When I discover wonder and awe and fascination
for the everyday, ordinary miracles
my life
is
rich
abundant
blessed.

 

I just started a wonderful online class with Jeanne Oliver.

Perfect for fall.

Check it out here:  Woodland Girls

 

I also just opened up registration for two new class on November 15 and December 6

at Sturgis Photo and Gifts.

Here's the details and registration info: 

Storykeeping: mixed media art journal class 

and

Building Blocks: learn the basics of mixed media class

 

You can also come see me at my booth

at the Pinedale Bazaar on November 8, 2014, from 8:00-3:00

at Pinedale Elementary School on West Chicago in Rapid City, SD.