Looking For The Beauty Around Me

 Looking For The Beauty Around Me

Day 8: June 8, 2021


    Over the last several weeks it has been so easy for me to see the bad and ugly in things. To see how sometimes people really are wolves in sheep's clothes. But over the last several days I have been working hard to see the beauty in the things God has created. 

    We have been given freewill. And that is not just when it comes to making bad choices. It very much applies in how we move through everyday. 

    A friend sent me a message last night asking if I had seen the double rainbow. I had not, so I ran outside. I missed the rainbows, but I did notice the sunset happening down the street. I hopped in the car and headed for the river front park. 

    His paint brush was so mighty last night. I was so thankful that I took the few minutes to witness it. I could have gone back in the house and watched tv or cruised Facebook. But instead I got to see and capture one of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. 

    Take a minute, look for the beauty around you!

Blessings Always,

Shaunnessy



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