Hot to find the Beauty in the World

When we feel like we might be taking things for granted;

When the world seems like its in our face with negativity;

When we realize that we are spending way to much time on our phones;

We need to stop, take a couple of seconds and look up at the skyline and clouds. Look up and around at your world.

You can afford it, even if you don’t think you can.

Put your phone away and go outside. Sit by a fire or just listen to the wind rustling through the trees. Hear the birds sing their songs. Remind yourself of all the beauty that exists. Use that moment to appreciate life and open your mind.

Remember when you were a kid and the rain didn’t bother you. Remember the excitement of playing board games at school when the weather outside was heavy, wet, and dreary? Remember getting wet as you stood there and listened to its drops hit the ground, then running around and splashing in the puddles? Or the way you felt as you saw the first stars come out on a long drive home in the evening after a family get together? Remember the love and beauty that still exists in the world right around you?

Even the ugliest day can present the most beautiful inspiration, thoughts, and even provoke pure hot burning passion. The thought that you don’t give yourself the attention you deserve truly brings tears to my eyes as I write these words. Do me a favor and take mere moments to notice the details in the art that is life around you. Notice the small patterns , intricate designs in wood, or even a handmade bench. Find the shapes and let your imagination flow as you find animals and designs in the clouds.

I am reminded how much I love the world when the sun is low, I am outside watering the plants, and I take a moment to process my day. The peace you can find in simplicity is amazing. The fun you can find in the world around you or a long conversation with someone you love can be far more fulfilling than any game, show, or Facebook post you’ll find your addicted eyes seeking out. It’s truly amazing how sitting outside to watch the sun set or look at the stars can really make your heart flow and your breathing slow.

You are capable of being so much more. Life is full of challenges, don’t let your own mind be one of them. Free yourself, chase your dreams, and be the real you. Let nothing stand in your way. My only fear for you is that you will allow yourself to give up. You will write exceptions for your actions in your mind providing you with an easy out to let your habits control you. You are not a tool. You can use your technology and everything else around you as a tool to provide you with the best life and outlook. Be in control of your own destiny. Be your own master. Let no one and nothing rule you.

Let yourself be happy. You are the master of your own universe. Take the real you into the new year.

Happy New Year Everyone.

With love,

-Alterac