{"id":83,"date":"2013-06-07T22:06:01","date_gmt":"2013-06-07T22:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/everydayinspiration\/?p=83"},"modified":"2013-06-07T22:06:01","modified_gmt":"2013-06-07T22:06:01","slug":"something-beautiful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2013\/06\/something-beautiful.html","title":{"rendered":"Something Beautiful"},"content":{"rendered":"

“No matter how hard the situation is, always believe that something beautiful is going to happen.” – Unknown<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Every day is a reminder of something beautiful.<\/p>\n

When your dreams seem scattered and the rain won\u2019t stop, there are still beautiful things that refuse to fade away. They stand strong \u2013waiting to touch your heart with their hope, love and mercy.<\/p>\n

These beautiful things can thaw the coldest days and give light to the darkest moments. And even on the most unpleasant days, these amazing things will help you see that something beautiful is never too far away<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

– The morning sun revealing your stage for another day is something beautiful<\/strong>.
\n– Listening to your heart\u2019s strong, rhythmic vibration is something beautiful<\/strong>.
\n– Enjoying your children or laughing with your partner is something beautiful<\/strong>.
\n– The unexpected surprise that makes you smile is something beautiful<\/strong>.
\n– When you allow your mind to go silent, the peace that washes over you is something beautiful.<\/strong>
\n– Smelling fresh-cut watermelon or just-out-of-the-oven cookies is something beautiful<\/strong>.
\n– Witnessing someone being kind for no good reason is something beautiful<\/strong>.
\n– Spending time with friends is something beautiful<\/strong>.
\n– Being free to pursue your heart\u2019s desire is something beautiful<\/strong>.
\n– Every breath you take is something beautiful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the Beauty<\/h3>\n

Your life can be anything you choose to make it. You can struggle with the complexity or you can delight in the simplicity. You can be overwhelmed by the ugliness or you can celebrate the beauty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate the beauty.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s won\u2019t disappoint because every day there\u2019s a reminder of something beautiful.<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/h5>\n

Alex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer. He writes about inspiring things at The BridgeMaker<\/a>.
\nWeb<\/a> | Simple Paths<\/a> | How to Love Consciously<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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