Finding beautiful things in the middle of chaos can be so meaningful. This is one of the joys in this life. When I am aware, I am searching for the hidden beautiful. I say the beautiful are hidden, but actually they are in clear sight. They are just missed, overlooked, and bypassed. They are always there. We just tend to see the over brush instead. We miss the amazing and instead focus on the mundane. At least, I do if I am not careful.
I try to slow down a bit, which is not an easy feat for me. Actually, it is one of the most difficult tasks ever. I try to do everything quickly so I can get to the next task – there are always tasks waiting, aren’t there? Instead of enjoying moments as they come, I am already focused on the next thing. I call it “preparedness” but it is really anxiousness. It doesn’t help when people tell me to slow down and just enjoy. That’s not natural and seems contradictory. Let’s face it – it isn’t going to happen just because someone told me to. I’m stubborn like that.
Instead of pushing myself to slow down, I begin the hunt. What’s right in front of me that I miss when I rush through? What is it that I miss when I don’t take the time to breathe? What is God showing me that I have chosen not to see because I have already moved on to the next thing? What is my anxiousness preventing me from noticing?
There is the most beautiful trail I visit as much as possible. There are water views, bridges, marshlands, crabs, birds, and so much more. But do you know what catches my eye every single time I pay attention? There are flowers growing in the middle of over brush which appear even more vibrant and beautiful than an entire bunch in a garden. They are resilient and determined, appearing from out of seemingly nowhere to simply bring joy. And when I look, I see. They are the beauty in the chaos.
May you find the beauty in your own chaos today. Walking carefully and searching intently reveals the most amazing creation. Blessings as you tread lightly today.
SEEING THE EXTRAORDINARY 
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