The beauty of a woman in not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. ~Audrey Hepburn
The identity of the woman was unknown to me. I was simply standing near her when I felt so drawn to her. As my attention was pulled to her, she looked up and briefly stared into my eyes. Nothing was said, and there was no body language to be read, but we exchanged appreciation for each other through our eyes. We both knowingly smiled and continued on our separate ways.
As I washed dishes by the kitchen window, I observed a very plump female cardinal sitting on the edge of an old iron pot. Water had gathered in the bottom and apparently she needed a drink. Perfectly balanced with her feet clinging to the edge of the pot, she gracefully tipped her body over to reach far below. As she pulled herself back up, water was dripping from her beak. As though she could sense my eyes upon her, she cricked her neck and looked right at me. I felt as though she really did have an awareness of me so I silently whispered, "You are so beautiful."
The lady across the street spends lengthy morning hours sitting on the ground in the midst of her flowers. I have only met her once, but every morning while I wait for my coffee pot to finish dripping, I look to see if she is in her garden. I can only see her back, but her movements are slow and deliberate. She isn't just weeding, she is delicately removing unnecessary growth that detracts from the flower. She unknowingly creates a very peaceful scene and I begin my day with a sense of calm.
When I pay attention to what surrounds me, I frequently find affirmation, encouragement, and oneness. When I relate to my surroundings, I feel much more connected and alive. All things are living together in a harmony we hardly recognize as we are too focused on the negative aspects of life. We choose what we see and draw it to us. If we but take the time to slow our selves down, the journey can be enhanced by the harmony we see surrounding us.
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