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Nikki Meyler Miller's avatar

Deb, I am usually blindly chasing a chore to complete without noticing anything around me. Until grief hit me smack in the face. I notice a lot more now.

Your words struck me that when I re-read a book (which I rarely do), I am always surprised by something I didn't notice on the first read. I guess the book, like life, gives us too much information to process all at once; hence, we see things anew every trip, but we have to have our eyes open. Thanks for the post.

Debra Engle's avatar

You're welcome, Nikki. I agree...there's so much to take in every day, in every walk, every book—every moment, really. Sometimes I just look out the window and try to see what's there without any judgement. It's very calming.

Nikki Meyler Miller's avatar

Calming...hmmm, I'll have to keep that on my radar next trip.

Ángel Michel's avatar

Nikki, I liked your comment and I agree, sometimes a book is full and can give us a different message every time. Those are my favorite kind of books, like maybe they have a life cycle of their own too. 🤓😇

Pam McCarty's avatar

I think we all miss a lot of the things around us every day. Thanks for the reminder to open our eyes to catch the little things in life.

Debra Engle's avatar

I agree, Pam. Thank you!

Naz Pankey's avatar

Beautiful 💛

Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you, Naz.

Mary Jo Curtis's avatar

Thank you for the reminder, Deb!

Debra Engle's avatar

You're welcome, Mary Jo!

Lynn Heggen's avatar

Beautiful.

Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you, Lynn. xoxo

Andrea Dorn's avatar

Great reminder to pay attention. Whether I was walking my dog or my cat, they both had their senses on high alert. We have to take their example to truly live in this world.

Debra Engle's avatar

Well said, Andrea.

Lisa Finn's avatar

This is so beautiful, Deb. There is always something beautiful to see, to discover. We just need to quiet our minds and open our eyes to the wonder. Your writing touches my heart, every single time. Thank you. . . .

ramblingrose's avatar

girl your writing is beautiful wtf❤️❤️ i’m trying to connect w writers where i wld value ur honest feedback on posts of mine i posted yesterday (ps subbing asap)