Beauty Break

Beauty is to the spirit what food is to the flesh.
~ Frederick Buechner

Mostly we live in a routine, which is good and necessary. But routines can turn into a mindless going-through-the-motions. If we aren’t careful, we forget to notice the beauty around us.

A Beauty Break is a spontaneous reminder to pay attention, a chance to stop and observe when something catches our eye. To look and see and wonder, then praise the Maker of beauty and the Giver of gifts.

Even a fleeting glimpse of beauty offers joy. Like when a delighted 4 year old points to a tree in the park and squeals “Look!” as a squirrel scampers to the top.

For a moment we can enjoy the intricate design of a seed, a burst of color in a sunset, a towering granite formation, or the creative expression of an artist. I hope these spontaneous Beauty Breaks will help us learn to be still and pay attention.