I saw this video titled Framed by Soul Pancake on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday show several weeks ago. I wanted to share it because the premise behind it is one of the reasons I decided to start this blog. It’s about finding beauty in the ordinary and in our everyday surroundings. How we see things often reflects our attitudes about life. Lately, I have been seeing things through dusty and dull glasses. The sky was grey, the grass is brown, the trees are barren and the streets were covered in dirty slush. It was difficult to see the beauty around me. Instead I felt stressed about all of the things on my to do list and was tired and overwhelmed.
This week brings warmer temperatures and hopefully sunny skies along with it. Spring is around the corner and it will bring vibrant colors of green, red, purple, white, yellow and blue, pretty blooms, and leaves on the trees. There will be a fullness and beauty to nature that has looked barren and bleak for several months.
This video reminds me that even when skies are grey there is always beauty surrounding us. It’s all in how you frame it!
For another Soul Pancake video I’ve shared click here.
I loved that idea! Thanks for reminding us that we are surrounded by beauty! It’s important to take the time to see it and ENJOY it!
Well timed, my friend! The sun is shining, and I see a hint of green in my yard! Plus, I needed help getting out of a funk!!! This looks like such a fun way to spend an afternoon! I’d love to take a little child out with a frame and do this….if only I had one.
I love the beauty all around us! And need to remind myself to “see” it sometimes. Thanks for this post, Dawn! 🙂
Thanks Crystal. I also need a lot of reminding, especially during the winter months.
Good timing on this post! This is our 2nd vacation in 6 months to be cancelled the week before we leave and I’m having a hard time finding the silver lining. I know there is beauty in good ole Olathe that I’m not seeing, but I was so hoping to see the beauty of the Grand Canyon!
Sorry to hear your plans have been cancelled Karen. That stinks! Olathe isn’t quite the Grand Canyon, but hopefully the weather will be warm and you can find the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Love this video! Sometimes we need the reminder to slow down and enjoy…..