Reflective Sunday

Today may you have a reflective Sunday.

Just like the reflections in the water in the photo at the top of this post, may your day be blessed with loveliness.

Take a moment to reflect on what a marvel you are!  All of you!  You are wonderfully made!

Think how incredible your body is, functioning like a fine-tuned machine 24 hours  a day.

Reflect on what an immense gift it is to be alive!

This very day is a series of moments to be savored----treasured----for they are fleeting and precious.

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU COULD REFLECT UPON TODAY?

Savor Nature This Sunday

               (All photos in this post were taken at Elizabeth Park in Hartford, Connecticut)

One of my daily readings yesterday suggested taking time out of one's day to become quiet and enjoy nature.

Sounded like good advice  so during the afternoon,  everything I was doing came to a halt to allow me to go out into the backyard.

The fountain was trickling and sun bathed everything in golden light.

Towering trees, many hundreds of years old, made a living green canopy way above the yard. 

I pulled the lounge chair into a sunny spot, slipped off my shoes and stretched-out.

As my eyes closed, I thanked God for the beauty around me and for life, itself.


I prayed for a dear friend facing a life-altering situation.

Little birds darted back and forth at the feeders.


One perched briefly on the edge of the wrought iron birdbath and took a sip of water.

About a half hour went by before it was time to get up.

I felt refreshed and renewed.

It was a wonderful experience to appreciate all aspects of nature, appreciating the preciousness of life, itself.

Today, I hope you will savor some aspect of nature and find peace within your own soul.


WHAT GIVES YOU THE MOST PEACE?