“Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.” ~ Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Awareness is defined as knowledge or perception of a situation or fact; concern about and well-informed interest in a particular situation or development. In this image the cute dog seems to be in his spot doing something he cherishes. The eyes, tongue, and body position come together to relay a sense of being totally aware of the action around him and nothing else would appear to be on his mind. This is just one of my favorite images because of the feeling it gives. Also it is unique since here in our country we do not see bicycles with built in large carriers. This image was captured in Vodelpark in Amsterdam.

It is important to hold a keen awareness for the important things in life, the things that matter and will matter years from now. For each of us those things will vary for the most part, but there are some commonalties such as beauty in the goodness of humanity and beauty from nature, and the need to love and be loved. I am undoubtedly highly grateful for the times I am mindful and aware of the goodness and beauty around me and when my heart is heavy with love and joy.

“If, then, I were asked for the most important advice I could give, that which I considered to be the most useful to the men of our century, I should simply say: in the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.” ~ Leo Tolstoy

Peace.