It’s not easy to remember, but we wake up every day in a world filled with miracles; imagine the murmurs of moms and dads and babies just re-settling for a morning snuggle, advocates for human rights planning their next positive moves, artists and tech geniuses dreaming up new creations, the feeling of free, innocent animals enjoying a morning stretch, nurses, doctors, and factory workers just getting home after the night shift, and the sight of opened flowers through a bee’s eyes- an all you can eat buffet, again! Star shine and night sounds bustle up behind the sun and get ready for the next moonrise before we even open our eyes; Am I still on a planet whirling around the sun at 96 million miles an hour? Are the birds putting on ANOTHER concert today? After the crickets last night? Yes? Wow.

If you’ve moved recently or taken a trip, you know all about the challenge of deciding what to bring, finishing up last minute tasks, and leaving your home “just so”. Can you envision the prep work that goes into creating a new day?

It’s actually simple to express your gratitude for this.

To appreciate the mighty efforts of all that is, just take a moment to observe all that is.

Can you see a living plant, a pet, a tree, or a picture of a loved one near you? Can you take a deep breath, or remember a favorite vacation? Can you stop and listen to a coworker share about her struggle with sleep last night?

In all languages, mindful observation translates as “thank you”.

Thank YOU for reading this post.

Now I have to look out my window at a blue sky, a white cloud, and a summer green tree. A fine, fine sight to see.

Mary