Life is Beautiful

Life is beautiful. In a bud in spring, in icy frost in winter, in a newborn’s soft downy skin, in the pattern of wood, in a slobbery toddler’s kiss, a rainbow, a hand to hold, a caring touch, in music that touches your heart. Beauty is found in time spent for others, in day dreams, jumping in puddles, in the wrinkles of a well worn face, in courage, in the words of a favorite book.  Beauty is far more than a magazine shot. Beauty is within. Some times if we’re overwhelmed, it can be hard to find but it is still there. We just have to look. I think that finding beauty ties in so closely with having an attitude of gratitude. It’s something we have to work at and take the time to appreciate. Being thankful in everything and looking past the superficial, enjoying the miracles around us.

I’d love to hear about what is beautiful in your life. Tell me in  a comment on this post between now and Thursday 9pm EST and I’ll celebrate my birthday with you by sharing my new Ornamental Beauty stamp set and some extra goodies with one lucky winner. Please only enter once. If you didn’t get this morning’s entry, my Feedblitz notifications were off due to blog server problems. Scroll down for today’s design and a full view of this set.

1 Ornamental Beauty Stamp Set by Cornish Heritage Farms

1 package of Eva chipboard stickers by Basic Grey

1 roll ribbon

1 box of buttons

Thanks for stopping by and good luck!