Visionkeeper - Appreciation… [1]
One World Rising [2] May 9, 2013
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Joy comes in small packages as well as large. A few stalks of wild flowers in a vase means the world to me after a long, cold and all white winter. To begin to see the different colors of flowers gracing the house once again is sheer delight. The starkness of winter can be harsh but it births such an appreciation for spring, summer and autumn. It makes the long wait well worth it. The mountainsides are glowing in many shades of neon greens right now as different trees begin putting out their leaves. The apple trees in the orchard are getting ready to blossom soon which will be so beautiful as well. Life is exploding everywhere and it feels so good to be a part of it. These are the earthly delights we need to all keep alive and always deeply appreciated. Creator has so graciously put before us so many pleasurable experiences along our path that help us get from one station on our journey to another.There is always something to look forward to if we open our eyes and our hearts.
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How have we drifted so far astray from appreciating what we have been gifted? We have entered into a space in time where everything is expected and little is appreciated. It is such an empty existence we seem to be living. We have lost our connections to what truly matters in life, we’d rather watch mindless shows on television than spend meaningful time with our families, spending time out in the wonders of nature, sharing our time with close friends. We excitedly moved our black boxes into our living rooms, popped the pop corn and sat down to watch, never getting back up again. At first it was harmless entertainment but over time it became a giant wedge in our living rooms that drove our families apart and took control of our minds. We began to think less and less for ourselves and believed whatever the programs were telling us. The trap had been set and now it has sprung and we are captive in its clutches. Turn away from it and embrace the beauty that surrounds you and forget the ugliness the dark wishes you to drown in.
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Remember my asking you to challenge yourself everyday to find at least one thing that is beautiful? There are so many things of beauty out there to be appreciated. It teaches you to look for beauty everyday and it becomes a way of life. It is spring and new life is awakening everywhere. Take time to go out and watch it unfold. Soon it will be gone and then summer will make her grand appearance. As with everything in life, it is forever shifting and changing, never to be repeated in exactly the same way. Don’t miss it, enjoy it!
Blessings to us all,
Visionkeeper