Being Aware of Beauty

Sometimes the focus on the destination has us missing the beauty of the present:

Joshua Bell is a renowned American violinist. His concerts regularly sell out because of the public’s desire to hear his music. He is playing on a violin worth millions of dollars. And…

only a few stopped to listen.

When I saw this video earlier this week, I found myself more aware of the lilies in my front yard. I let myself get called away to play with a family member, leaving a sticky kitchen floor unwiped. I spent several extra minutes walking in the middle of a run when I was by a particularly scenic portion of the river. I’ve been challenged to find and notice the beauty in my life that is right there, waiting to be noticed.

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