What do I see?

Out for a walk, along our country road. Looking down, so I don't slip, of course. Deep in thought.  "I hope our son is doing well.  Am I ridiculous to be resigning from a job in this economy? Oh my gosh, when is the last time I dusted the ceiling fan?"  A sound breaks my train of thought and lifts my head.  I look to the west.

"Argh! What was that noise?"   This can be a serious question out here.  "Is it a large beast, stalking me?"  Probably not.  "What do I see?"  Oh my gosh there are a lot of cow pies out there and it's so bland and white. "Look further."  Wow! Notice the graceful, bare branched aspen and cottonwood trees?  "Look beyond that."  The deep green of the ponderosa and douglas fir, the deep blue of a clear January sky. Beautiful!  The cows are all lined up, basking in the morning sun, waiting for the fearless leader to bring their breakfast.

Why are the cow pies the first thing I noticed?  There are always cow pies, is that really what I want to catch my attention?  Of course not.

I will look beyond, look up and let the beauty and wonder in life be that which catches my attention.

Have an absolutely lovely day!