You don't have to go far . . .

to find . . . 

Inspiration

something to quiet the mind

things that are ordinary

and beautiful

things right outside your front door

bubbles and reflections in a water fountain

flowers and petals that have dropped to the ground

a fern growing in between timbers used at a table at my nursery without dirt

water drops hanging on to the dried pine that dropped from the trees

beautiful, simple things

that remind you that there is so much to see

when we really look

things that make you slow down

take notice

and give thanks for right here, and now

[p.s. can I ask a favor? my boy has some blood work next week at his infusion. his

red blood cell count has been elevated and it needs to come down or he may have

to have some more extensive tests. Will you pray with us that it goes down to normal? xo]

Have a wonderful weekend, and stay warm!

Love, Kim

sharing with Friday Finds, Little Things Thursday

Photo-heart connection, number III

I took a walk last week . . .

. . . and on this walk I came across these, growing along the side of the road, by the small bridge

I often cross to get to the bay. There was just a handful all by themselves, and as insignificant

as they looked as I started to pass by,  I without hesitation knelt to the ground and it was love at first site!

This image reminds me of simplicity. The simple things in life that are not complicated, which are not pretentious, and that bring an incredible feeling of happiness for me in the form of joy. That moment when I was looking through my lens, the beautiful golden light that washed over the flowers and the way that they gently danced in the breeze. . . .it was a moment of absolute contentment, and of simple joy.

{Sigh} . . .

This image and that moment remind me that joy is not found in the waiting, and certainly not in perfection. In fact I think most of my joy comes from those imperfect moments, the ones I don't plan . . . the ones I find in the now. It reminds me that no matter who or what tries to beat me down, that amidst the chaos of life and its difficulties, that I can still choose to be joyful in the simple things around me.

Because if I don't choose joy now . . . then when?

Love, Kim

XO