Do you ever notice how the most ordinary things in life can uplift and enhance your day? Are you ever wowed by something that on other days seem invisible...routine? Sometimes I think it's the combination of senses that are stimulated that creates the effect, like smelling fresh cut grass while feeling the warmth of the sun or what have you...
Those still small moments where you feel totally in the moment, unbotherd by the cares of the world and overwhelmingly grateful for life and the many blessings in it. Lately, my ahhh moments seem to come daily, perhaps it's the country life in feeling isolated from the world, where quiet can be obvious (except for the noise of my children and animals). Small things like hanging clothes on the line, suddenly become major contemplative moments. The warm breeze, sunshine and the thankfulness for the family I have clothes to hang all swirl through my consciousness. A mundane task suddenly becomes a tool for meditation and prayer.
Even something as ordinary as grain I've found to be inspirational as well as beautiful. It symbolizes sustainence, health and life. Fabulous decorative items as well as reminders of how God provides for our needs daily. "Give us this day our daily bread" is much more than grains and the visual is a great symbolic tool for invoking thought and helping me to be focused on spiritual things. I challenge you to hone in on those 'ahhh' things in your life. You just might be surprised at the things that will come to mind!
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