Several years ago a wonderful client of mine moved to Albuquerque. She graciously had me out to do some decorating there and visit for a week. During our visit she and her husband took me to Sedona. Truly a bucket list trip. Scenic does not begin to describe the majestic beauty of that landscape! No words can even begin to describe what I saw and felt there. Otherworldly comes to mind. As I sat on those outcropping of rocks I removed my shoes. It felt like holy ground. Never before had I beheld such a rugged ethereal place. After Sedona, she and I went to Santa Fe. What a treat to go to the Georgia O’Keefe museum there. As they were setting up for an exhibit, we were allowed to go to a part that few ever get to visit. Her sketch books, artist brushes and value studies. As an artist, I have always been enthralled with her work and its detail. To say I was excited to view her personal tools of the trade is an understatement. I did not get the chance to visit Ghost Ranch, but that will hopefully be another trip. One thing in particular struck me in her thoughts was, “take time to look…”. Along with all the stones I had picked up there, I purchased a rock with that saying on it.
This morning, as I opened the draperies in my room, I was struck with the most incredible sunrise. Having just broken the horizon there was an enormous red ball of breathtaking sun. I thought of that rock that sits on some antique books in the living room, along side of the kaleidoscope I bought in Santa Fe. Take time to look…. I sat back in bed for a half hour just looking.. the sun, its rays and the incredibly cool breeze that was blowing in. Yes, a God moment. Grateful does not come even close to what I was feeling. Sometimes words definitely fail me.
How much of God’s creation and beauty do we miss daily because we do not stop and “take time to look…” . Today, take that minute, be aware of all that is around us that truly is majestic miraculous beauty. It’s there. Choose happy today. Much love and joy coming your way ❤️!!
Reflections on Life’s Journeys 