There is beauty in the smallest of things - a snow crystal, each strand of a spider's web, a dewdrop, a buttercup, a blood cell. Everywhere there is design, order and symmetry even, down to the size of an atom, there is perfection in creation.
My grandmother was a fount of wisdom - amongst her many sayings was, "If you pay attention and love the smallest things, the big things shall follow." :)
How beautifully you said that! I should have had you write my post! ha. Some of my favorite things...a snowflake, a flower, a lady bug, a rain drop, a whispy cloud, a bird's egg, the scent of some things..... All amazingly beautiful and perfectly created.
Yes, the more we think about it there is a grand design to everything - the srand of DNA is absolute perfecrion. A dragonfy's wings, a butterfly, and not just sight, sounds as well. Without perfection Charles could not have sang that beautiful song. :)
Yes I loved my very wise grand mother - I am looking forward to meeting her again one day. For every baby entering the family she used to lift it's head high (along with body of course lol) and rub its hand with gold. But when she got a bit old we were frightened of her dropping the babies. lol
Well, the idea of holding baby's head up high was that she/he would do well in the world and be very successful in every way - perhaps like blessing the new life . . . . and to rub the hands with gold meant to become very affluent and secure, Did it work? Well, it depends on one's point of view. A lot of us became very happy and blessed in many ways, but not neccessarily financially, but with one exception, a cousin of mine became a multi millionaire and owned a famous racehorse that came second in The Grand National. Did the wealth make him happy? - No. I'll do a post about him. :)
She might have dropped me . . . . . that would explain a few tings! LOL . . . . . and you are right . . . . it is LOVE that makes the world truly go round! :)
Really I love the beauty in small things Betsy this was one the things I love your blog ...and others too lol But you always find and collect beauty in little things I love it:)
Oh I do, Betsy, believe me. And it's so easy during these glorious days of early summer! I stayed late in my garden inmidst a riot of roses and sweet Honeysuckle... Have a nice weekend with your family! Christel
All the time, every single day!!
ReplyDeleteAre you sure you aren't my twin from a different life? ha.
DeleteSo Betsy you have two twins now?
Deletelol
Haha! I wonder! We like a lot of the same things!
DeleteAmazing! Ha triplets is fun you know:))♡♥
DeleteA good reminder. I sometimes forget.
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to get busy and not look around! :)
DeleteI always do notice the beauty in the simplest things, but the simple things never notice me.
ReplyDeleteSorry that "k" was me, Ponty the Great
ReplyDeleteI was going to say maybe your k is too little to be noticed! :)
DeleteFood for thought indeed and very true.
ReplyDeleteThere is beauty in the smallest of things - a snow crystal, each strand of a spider's web, a dewdrop, a buttercup, a blood cell. Everywhere there is design, order and symmetry even, down to the size of an atom, there is perfection in creation.
My grandmother was a fount of wisdom - amongst her many sayings was, "If you pay attention and love the smallest things, the big things shall follow." :)
How beautifully you said that! I should have had you write my post! ha. Some of my favorite things...a snowflake, a flower, a lady bug, a rain drop, a whispy cloud, a bird's egg, the scent of some things..... All amazingly beautiful and perfectly created.
DeleteI love you grandma...she was so wise
Yes, the more we think about it there is a grand design to everything - the srand of DNA is absolute perfecrion. A dragonfy's wings, a butterfly, and not just sight, sounds as well. Without perfection Charles could not have sang that beautiful song. :)
DeleteYes I loved my very wise grand mother - I am looking forward to meeting her again one day. For every baby entering the family she used to lift it's head high (along with body of course lol) and rub its hand with gold. But when she got a bit old we were frightened of her dropping the babies. lol
And when you talk like this, I can see a lot of your grandmother in you! :)
DeleteBut I don't drop babies from great heights! ROFL
DeleteBut I see what you mean - but no-one can emulate her :)
Well, I hope you don't drop them, either! haha. So was rubbing gold in their hands supposed to be good luck?
DeleteWell, the idea of holding baby's head up high was that she/he would do well in the world and be very successful in every way - perhaps like blessing the new life . . . . and to rub the hands with gold meant to become very affluent and secure, Did it work? Well, it depends on one's point of view. A lot of us became very happy and blessed in many ways, but not neccessarily financially, but with one exception, a cousin of mine became a multi millionaire and owned a famous racehorse that came second in The Grand National. Did the wealth make him happy? - No. I'll do a post about him. :)
DeleteAnd did she drop you? lol....
DeleteOh, that's very true....true happiness cannot be bought with money!
She might have dropped me . . . . . that would explain a few tings! LOL
Delete. . . . . and you are right . . . . it is LOVE that makes the world truly go round! :)
Great reminder! Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mildred....it should be a lovely weekend!
DeleteReally I love the beauty in small things Betsy this was one the things I love your blog ...and others too lol
ReplyDeleteBut you always find and collect beauty in little things I love it:)
So many pretty little things to see! :)
DeleteOh I do, Betsy, believe me. And it's so easy during these glorious days of early summer! I stayed late in my garden inmidst a riot of roses and sweet Honeysuckle...
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend with your family! Christel
fragrance is a big one, isn't it? Lovely!
DeleteWell i notice it is very green
ReplyDeleteAnd is smaller than your cellphone screen lol
Maybe you should eat it, too!
DeleteMight be a cure for what ailes you!
Shall I send it in a letter
to make you feel better? :)
I think he would eat like salad lol
DeleteI don't think he eats salad! ha.
DeleteI know Im teasing him.
DeleteWhen I cook only eat the berrries and I dont think he wants eggplants lol
lol i eat enough spinach at my sea
DeleteSo what's a little more green for me
Maybe I should find a four-leafed clover for you.
Deleteso it would bring good luck, too!
Pat is that small plant all you eat
DeleteI thought you would like some meat
And not just a little green flower
As you get hungrier by the hour!
haha luck has long past me
DeleteNone of that near my sea
Well with my body crap
Can only eat so much on my side of the map
But chicken works here
So have no fear
It's all around us. All you have to do is look.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right! It really is! Some people notice and enjoy and others never even look around.
DeleteThat's really cute- it almost didn't look real to me for a second! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is almost too perfect, isn't it?
DeleteSo true. A quote I love is "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." ~ Leonardo da Vinci
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that one, too. I always think of that quote when I wear a little black dress to something fancy. Ha.
Deleteall day
ReplyDeleteeveryday
have a great weekend bets
I'm making strawberry shortcake at your suggestion. yum. :)
DeleteSo very true..
ReplyDeleteIsn't it? Little things can mean so much@
DeleteVery sweet.. and very true. And I love your little green heart in text to match the clover leaves.
ReplyDeleteOooh...you're good! You noticed a sweet little thing! ha.
Delete. . . . a colour co-ordinated heart LOL
DeleteI usually try to do that. Have you noticed before?
DeleteI have!
DeleteA true color coordinated girl, just like me! ha.
DeleteGreen means hope Betsy,love it!
ReplyDeleteAlways I try to have, the hope is the best.
I say always tomorrow is another day!:)
Yes, that's exactly right!
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