The Beauty You Choose to See

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“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”

~Ralph Waldo Emerson~
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When days are busy, when the mind seeks to enslave you with limiting interpretations, when others are lost in dysfunction, consciously choose another path. Peace begins with you. Choosing to recognize gifts the present moment has to offer creates a different experience. Noise fades into the background, pain seems more manageable and it feels safer to reside in the Now with an open heart.
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This is the gift of enlightenment. Conscious awareness takes us deeper into life. It expands our perception and thus, changes not only how we view the world, but our role within it. The greatest gift one can give is the gift of Presence. Create spaciousness in your experience. Enjoy the sunset, remember to laugh a little and appreciate the beauty you choose to see.