What a beautiful time to be alive! For a moment, I want to talk about some good. Too often the news and media talk about war, violence, scandals...etc. But for right now, let's focus on the wonderful things in our world.

For one, it is a gorgeous day outside. The sun is shining, I have clean air to breathe, fresh water to drink, and a friend to talk to.

The flowers are peaking out from under the dirt, and absorbing the wonderful sunshine. The children are playing on their bikes, and using sidewalk chalk. Adults are out for walks with their friends and spouses. Smiles spread from ear to ear.

What part of your environment make our world a beautiful, and lovely place to be? What makes today be a great time to live?  It could even be something you haven't even noticed. Maybe eating a sandwich outside of a local shop, watching people pass by along the sidewalk. Or maybe you go on a walk, and observe the birds chirping, the children laughing, and the beautiful houses along the way.

Certainly living can be challenging, stressful, and sometimes, unbearable.However, if we look around, and observe the little things that make our world beautiful, than maybe...just maybe we can all live a little better. And a more peaceful, beautiful world can start with you.

:)