Observe Your World is one of my favorite ELAN Principles. It is closely related to staying present, being here, in this moment. And it corresponds to watching for and naming moments of beauty and abundance: a green sprout poking through concrete, fresh flowers in an unexpected place or stopping to turn your face upwards toward the warmth of the sun or soft rain drops announcing a summer storm. Such beautiful moments would be lost were it not for the practice of observing; paying attention to the tiny details that pervade our lives.
The world bombards us with billions of bits, bites and yes, bytes clamoring to gain our attention. We choose which gain access to our memory bank, but we have to be intentional. It is too easy to float through life with little regard for the world around us, inwardly focused on some concern or drama. It takes practice to pause for glimpses of beauty and wonder. Try it this week. Observe your world. You will find what you are looking for, so make it glorious!
Quote of the Week…
“The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950 Click here to read “Shine On,” my latest Substack post.
Check out my First Novel, now posted on Substack…
For those following the menacing misfortunes of Mandy Watkins, protagonist of my first novel, THE ART COLONY, here is a handy link reference to the chapters. Thank you, readers, for sharing a passion for reading, especially fun novels that fill a bit of your day with humor mixed in with a hint of love and…
Quote of the Week…
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970
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