The Beauty of Today

Crystal blue waters and a sky that proclaims infinity. A caressing breeze that awakens your soul. The gentle massage of squishy warm sand between your toes. Scattered seagulls reminding the occasional passerby not to stay too long while the rolling waves remind us that this is their home.

South Florida on a perfect Easter morning.

As the sun came up, early risers walked the beach in quiet reverence as they absorbed as much of the wonderous splendor of nature as their senses would allow.

Groups of worshipers stood in the sand singing to their risen King on this Easter Sunday.

Then there was the occasional beach chair holding one solitary human being, mezmerized by the complex simplicity of the life around him.

I don't know if this is a religious holiday for you or not. If it is, I pray blessings upon you and your loved ones on this pinnacle day of your faith.

If it is not and you just want to enjoy the life you have been given, I wish you peace, contentment and a day of great pleasure in the reality that you are alive.

I wish for each of you a profound awareness of the beauty that can be found in nature and relationships no matter what life issues you may be facing.

I pray that today you will remember or discover the value of who you are and the privilege it is to awaken each morning with the opportunity to overcome your past, to begin anew your present and to walk with hope into a wonderous future.

This day will only happen once in your life. Have fun with it, roll around in it, laugh until your insides ache. Tell someone you love how special they are. Forgive someone you're angry with. Whatever you do, don't miss out on the beauty of today.