Several of us went out into the early morning darkness recently…4 a.m…to watch the much publicized meteor shower that was just above our heads. We found a good place from which to view the spectacle and we waited. 4:15. 4:30. No flashes across the sky. About 5 a.m., not having seen even one bright streak, we blamed our failure on too much moon light or too many clouds and we drove home. On the way, someone said “well, it was a pleasant outing anyway. Very quiet. Temperature comfortable. Scenery magnificent. Did you notice the lights of town off in the distance?” And then it occurred to me: we just had a wonderfully quiet, beautifully decorated, peace-filled hour…in good company…and we called that a failure? We were so intent on seeing meteors that we missed the magic of that moment.
Said it before…say it again: beauty is everywhere. Today be mindful of the remarkable. It all waits to be discovered by one who sees with the eyes of the heart. Press on.
Shining Spirit 
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