The weather here has been quite snowy and beautiful. The white snow, looking like fluffy kisses on all things green and brown. It feels very inviting and soft. The way the snow has landed gently on everything seems to have made the world seem kinder and people brighter.
Today there were several moments that I felt as though the world slowed down and pure beauty shone through - and they were most unexpected. I was food shopping with my youngest today and she was in the front of the shopping cart, little legs swinging freely, smiling face, sweet skin, full of life and totally in the moment. She was enjoying (immensely) all the free food samples and telling me stories and giving me directions about what food to buy. Her voice was so confident and free, so beautifully loud as she had all my ears to herself and I was raptured by her and her emerging and ever changing personality. She is so smart and delightful.
Another moment of beauty came today when the house was quiet (the youngest was sleeping, dad and the oldest out a birthday party) and I looked out the window, up from my book and hot sweet cup of coffee, to see the sun peeking out from the clouds and almost smiling at the world. The soft amber sunlight was breathtaking and a reminder that nature is giving and inspiring. The combination of silence, peace and light made the world seem alright - if even for that fleeting moment.
I hope your day was filled with random moments of beauty and that you had the chance to capture them in your mind.
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