Beautiful things.

Beautiful things don't ask for attention. 

I saw this quote and it hasn't stopped replaying in my mind. 

So many thoughts dance around in my head when I consider this quote, 

but the main thought is this: 

Beautiful things don't ask for attention because they don't have to. They just are.

Beautiful things can be seen and felt all around us. Whether it's the way a woman mothers her child(ren) and/or cares for others, a piece of art, a flower growing in an odd place or the picture of grace and mercy in an undeserving life.
Beautiful things don't ask for attention...we are drawn to them like a moth to a flame. The very essence of beauty captivates us and in some way consumes us in a moments notice. 

I think we could agree that we all love looking at beautiful things- tangible or intangible. 
Beauty touches us emotionally, gives pleasure to our senses, and awakens our soul.

I've had a lot of blogger friends who choose a 'word' for the year. I've done this once before but never really stuck with it.
I don't know that this will necessarily be my 'word for the year' but for now I'm focusing on the word Beauty.
I want to seek out beauty all around me and let it consume me. I want to illuminate a beauty that comes from within.
I love 1 Peter 3 but as I focus on Beauty I want to embrace 1 Peter 3:3-4 which says,
"3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight."


This part of the verse stood out to me mainly because it's of great worth in God's sight-
"the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit...",

but also because it's gives clarity,

"beautiful things don't ask for attention."

Have a wonderful weekend friends!

Below are a few photos of things that remind me of beautiful things I've seen.