Artist's Date at the Lake

Sunset at the lake

                                                       " The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention"
                                                                                                                                                        Julie Cameron
I am learning to breath more, slow down, and notice things.  When I do this I am almost always rewarded with something beautiful from nature.
Last night while at the lake, I was watching all the boats and the many interesting people.   As I was watching one sailboat go slowly by, I happened to look up and I was so glad that I did.  It was the beginning of a beautiful sunset and because I was quiet and taking time to pay attention to the things around me I got to enjoy it.  Rushing through life can become a habit.  We feel like we have so much to do and so much  to accomplish.  But slowing down definitely has its own rewards.  And last night I was lucky enough to receive a beautiful one.