I See Beauty All Around Me

Today is October 17. Of course, I realize that pretty much everyone across the planet realizes what day it is (although depending on where you live, it might already be October 18), but I make this statement because it was such an unbelievably gorgeous day where I live. It's fall on the East Coast and by now it's usually cool (if not outright cold) and sometimes a bit murky looking, but not today. Today was surprisingly (and pleasantly) warm and sunny—more spring like than fall, except for that crisp scent that seems distinctive of fall air.

As I sat in the garden during my lunch time, I had to take a break from my reading to just sit still and absorb everything around me. I was simply amazed by all the beauty that surrounded me: the trees, some with yellow, orange and red leaves; the still green grass; the newly planted flowers of various hues; the warmth of the sun; the sky. I soaked it all in for as long as possible so I could relive the experience again and again—seeing every color and pattern, hearing every sound, and smelling every scent—long after I returned indoors.