Shells Like Snowflakes

                                                              

                                                           

                                                                 September 26, 2016

Coquinas are really neat little shells but they often go overlooked. They are really only the size of a     dime or quarter. So they are hard to see when walking along the sand. And when they are alive they   are folded in half and burrow quickly in the sand at the water’s edge. These little clams are really quite interesting when one takes the time to analyze them. Each is so uniquely different then the next.

I have passed by Coquina Beach in Bradenton, Florida every day for a year on my way to work, never really thinking about the significance of these little creatures. I only noticed the beauty of the water and the sand.

In the last few weeks a good friend of mine started collecting lots of Coquinas. He is a scientist and     as he collected thousands of them and started pointing out how each one has a different pattern, I began to take notice. These little shells have individual patterns that are all different just like snowflakes.

My take away lesson from these little shells is that life is magnificent maybe greatest in the smallest detail. It is the little things in life that help to remind me to celebrate the beauty of each day. And Coquinas invite me to ponder the very special "miracles" of unique beauty that surround humanity     each day.

Reflective Soul

Longboat Key, FL

Sunrise in Bed

The day has yet to begin and I already feel like I accomplished something great. I opened my eyes to watch the sunrise.


It could not have been easier today, because I am staying in a room with an incredible view. And yet, I almost rolled over to go back for some more zzzz's.


Though, I know I am a better person for seeking out beauty that is uniquely offered in a certain place and time.


Today will have some challenges, and life will get in the way. But, because I saw the sun rise, I will be reminded to think on things that are good, and pure, and lovely and true...(Philippians 4:8).

Sunny Soul 12'

Ocean City, MD

When We Have Courage To Live In The Light

The more one looks to the light, the easier the light is to see

and the more beautiful life becomes because light shows true colors

and if properly nurtured, true colors thrive in essence.

Freedom to speak what is true, to find a way out of the night,

and to live in the light, should be every human's right!







Longwood Gardens, PA 11'

Truth Seeking Soul

From Above

Sometimes the mountain top peaks out, waiting to be reached, calling us to climb

But clouds move in our path and hinder our view
Faith let's us see, where sight has been removed
From above, He beckons us to proceed
Knowing that the beauty at the height of the journey is worth the walk when it's dark

Flying Soul - over Alaska 08'