Noticing

When I started this blog back in 2010, 

I chose the name simple beauties as a reminder for myself. 

I wanted to remember to focus on the simple, small moments that 

bring happiness, joy, and peace. 

Well, it's time for that reminder again. 

It's easy to go about our day forgetting to 

recognize the good and beauty around us.

We can go from one thing to another 

without noticing and appreciating good.

You know what I've discovered?

If I'm not actively looking for these simple beauties,

I don't recognize them and they pass me by. 

Then at the end of the day, the only things I remember are 

the times I didn't feel peace or happiness or joy. 

So it's time to start looking again.

If we're not looking,

we just might miss them.