The Beauty That is Nature
I started a new devotional book this week. One Thousand Gifts, makes you think about all that you should be thankful for. As I sit down each day I challenge myself to find things that I call my little blessings. This week our town was rocked by a winter storm. Living in the south, it is a big deal when we get snow or ice. Most of the time I huddle in my house not venturing out too much. Schools are normally shut down as most people do not know how to handle driving in the ice and the snow. This storm came on Monday night as we slept. Tuesday morning we awoke to a land of white. There is something so beautiful about snow when it first falls. It makes everything look so peaceful and magical. As if everything is right in the world, there is no bad just good. It is almost a reminder to look at the good in the world instead of focusing on the bad. I often time find myself focusing on what is bad in my life instead of the good. After the year I had last year who would blame me, but with this devotional I decided to be thankful for a day spent with my two younger girls and husband. I enjoyed watching the dogs try to walk on the ice and instead they were slip sliding away. I also got to see up close the beauty that is in nature.
We have a Magnolia tree in our backyard that we moved from our old house. There were lots of discussion on whether the tree would end up moving with us. As you just read, it did make the move with us and it is my favorite tree in our yard. So when my husband went to put Tutu our collie mix back in her cage and he came across this ice leaf. So I wanted to share with you the simple beauty that is nature. It is now in my freezer as my youngest decided she wanted to save it.
So tell me what simple beauty have you seen in nature lately? Share so we can enjoy.
It really is amazing, isn’t it. Some of the icicle formations up around here are absolutely gorgeous.
Yes it is.I am amazed that it didn’t break when he picked it up.
Living in Wisconsin each winter – the cold snow and ice always seems to amaze me. When every branch of the trees are covered in ice and they shine in the sun – it is so beautiful!
I need to remember to do this more often. I did ALL the time when I lived in Portland because it was so beautiful all around me. I need to start finding the beauty in where I am NOW 🙂
I am always amazed at the beauty you can find in nature and everyday things. Mother nature is a wondrous thing.
All you really have to do to see some amazing things is just go for a walk outside. Beauty is everywhere. I would have saved that, too. It’s really cool.
I saw this picture on Facebook and love that she found something so small in such a large world. its the little things that keep one going
With all this crazy weather that is happening, you really do have to look for the good right? Such a pretty leaf!
Sorry to hear about the terrible weather… Its great you’ve started a devotional Book. Keep being positive
Wow that is amazing! I would hate for that to melt!
That is gorgeous! It’s amazing how beautiful ice can be.
I’ve always been a fan of nature’s beauty. Thanks for sharing this beautiful find.
I saw something similar to this outside of my house! I wish I had taken a picture now, I’m jealous!
I am constantly amazed by the beauty of nature – and so grateful for it.
WOW! That is some kind of amazing. I find snow so incredible . But then I would since I’ve never actually lived in it. 🙂
Wow I can’t believe that formed naturally. That is so cool!
Such a beautiful picture. Thank you for sharing this reminder of how amazing life is
Yes in the south they do make a big deal out of ice and snow…we cant handle it. Im in Atlanta and it was a big snowpacalypse here it was a mess!
We pulled a bunch of ice leafs off the tree last year – they were so pretty
You will love One Thousand Gifts. It’s truly an amazing perspective for looking at life.
Incredible, isn’t? I cannot stop being amazed
I think nature is beautiful in itself. The snow seems to be magical!
Isnt it so much fun to find nature’s art. Beautiful.
That is so beautiful! It is amazing what nature can do!
That’s beautiful. Beauty really is everywhere, you just need to know where to look.
I love your ‘little blessings’ challenge! It definitely makes you stop and smell the roses, if you will.
I can’t believe that ice! We had 80 degree temps yesterday but now we are dropping again!
It really is the little things that show us how beautiful life really is! That is awesome!
What a beautiful ice leaf and a positive way to look at nature. There is a lot to be thankful for!
Snow! HEre in Colorado we got over 8 inches. so pretty!
This is so beautiful! We should have much more snow around here for this time of year, but it is so warm it just isn’t sticking around.
It is important to enjoy the sweet and simple beauty in things.
That truly is beautiful, I think I would have saved it too if I had found it.