Amazing Things Are All Around You
(A Wine Musing)
Do you or have you ever felt underappreciated? It’s a bad feeling. But unfortunately for all of us, it’s easy to lose appreciation for the familiar.
The fact that something or someone has become commonplace in your life does not make it, him or her less amazing. And seeing and appreciating the people, things and experiences you encounter enriches your life.
One recent autumn afternoon, I was sitting at the umbrellaed table on my outdoor patio for a quick lunch break. The break became a bit longer (and so much better!) when I consciously focused on the moment. I had just consumed a tasty, nutritious lunch – how great! The weather was perfect – mid-70⁰F, sunny, low humidity and a light breeze. I couldn’t help but smile when I focused on my dog running around in the backyard, full of energy and joy. I looked up at the sky and noticed a commercial jet flying overhead. I immediately thought of the many flights I’d taken and how amazing it is that non-feathered humans traverse the skies every day. Even more amazing, there are astronauts orbiting the earth even higher overhead.
Being in the moment and appreciating what you are physically sensing and emotionally feeling inevitably enriches your life. And noticing others and making them feel appreciated is a gift only you can give.
Live consciously.
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau
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