Quote of the day:
“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child — our own two eyes. All is a miracle.” ― Thích Nhất Hạnh
I found this fun video today of walking on a Non-Newtonian Fluid Pool. And then I remembered the Thích Nhãt Hanh quote about what a miracle it is to walk on earth.
It helped me let go of the January blues (we’re in the deep-freeze here in Minnesota again this week) and move once again into a state of gratitude. When I focus on gratitude I start noticing the beauty and the miracles. Here’s my gratitude list for the day:
Beautiful winter scene near walking path in my neighborhood
1. Winter morning beauty found on my walk Sunday when the sun was shining and the temperatures above freezing for a day.
Trees by the walking path in my neighborhood
2. The miracle of trees that can survive and thrive through our long cold winters.
Kite skiing on Lake Calhoun
3. The joy of people out playing in the snow and sunshine.
A cup of tea and a good book to read
4. The comfort of a warm home to live in, a hot cup of tea, a good book, and a little bit of chocolate.
Gracie
5. Gracie, the cat, who loves to cuddle up on a cold winter’s day.
6. My sweet and ever-lovin’ Jon, who accompanies me on this life journey.
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