Using my senses to be grateful

I had planned to do a Friday-Tuesday gratitude list, but forgot about it this 2nd time around. I have been practicing being aware of my surroundings by using the four senses God gave me. Whether I am walking or simply sitting outside I tell myself to hear, see & feel. Imagine sitting outside with me on a sunny day as I list my gratitude's or taking a walk in the early morning hours.

Sense of hearing:

Hear the singing birds, rustle of tree leaves, the running water from nearby ponds &

the scampering squirrels. Hear the quiet.

Sense of touch:
Feel the warmth of the sun, the soft caresses of the breeze on my arms, on my face. Feel the smoothness of a rock between my fingers, the grittiness of a sand dollar, and the softness of a flower petal.
Sense of sight:
See the tomatoes ripening, the Mexican feather shrubs dancing in the breeze & the multitude of white blossoms. See the dog content & settled in the grass chewing a stick. See the patio set (where dinners are eaten), see the hanging basket of flowers & the old tricycle holding a potted plant. See the rocks, the tree, the flowers & shrubs all evidence of God's creation. See the white clouds gently moving across the sky, see the sunlight filtering through the trees.
Sense of smell:
Smell the newness of the day & take long deep cleansing breathes.

Take a moment today to step outside, use your senses & savor the moment. Let me know what you discover.