The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Peace and Beauty

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Peace and Beauty

Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leave you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing, and listen as heaven whispers, "Do you like it? I did it just for you."

~Max Lucado

~Photo by Audrey

This stream is only about a 10 minute ride from where I live. I love to go there now and then just to see and hear the water. This photo was taken in the Summer. I love the sense of peace I feel when I look at this photograph. Imagine how it feels to stand there and see all this beauty that God gave us. No matter where we live, we all have a place like this that makes us feel at peace and helps the stress to melt a little bit. It may be a flower garden, a field, a pond, or the park. No matter. The next time you are feeling overwhelmed, go to that place, sit for a few minutes and soak in the peacefulness and beauty. It might surprise you how much better you will feel. It may help you see things in a different light. You may have an important decision to make, or perhaps you just need some inspiration. Try it. It works. Do you realize how much negativity is thrown at us each day? We have to get rid of it ~ cast it aside ~ look at positive things ~ have positive thoughts.

I wish you peace and beauty today.

4 comments:

PeregrineBlue said...: so so true audrey. have been thinking alot about you lately as i move. today is the grand day but taking it easy so as not to get overwhelmed. we have until the end of the month with our current lease here so we will do things one step at a time.

hope all is well with you. all my love,
constanza; November 15, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Anonymous said...: thanks for sharing your world Audrey. This place is heaven on earth. There is nothing more soothing to me
than the sound of moving water. It must be wonderful to walk there and just listen to nature in all it's glory. xox Corrine; November 15, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Sea Witch said...: Hello Audrey. So glad you stopped by to say hellow. I adore the open houses throughout the south, they are so much fun. Lots of work, but pure fun. Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving. SEa Witch; November 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Anna Rosa Designs said...: Oh Audrey,
Gorgeous photo and place to visit.
I wish I was sitting with you reflecting on my life at the moment.
Thanks for sharing,
Creative hugs,
Anna; November 17, 2011 at 5:17 AM

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