The Beautiful Things...

Hello everyone!

This is my first contribution to this collective idea of sharing the everyday beauty around the world with you. When I was invited to be part of this project, I was wonder how much can we say about beauty and beautiful things that happen to us, in a time in which everything is a mess...

Let’s face it: things are pretty strange these days! And then, I realize that I probably manage to identify one of today's challenges for all of us, not only because of the pandemic we are facing… Those of us who are lucky enough to live in a world where our basic needs are effortlessly met easily forget how much we have to be grateful for. And to pay attention and be grateful again will be the exercise I hope to do here, with all of you.

I am Portuguese, and I was born in a very small village where I often return to be with my family. And with the pandemic happening, I get to see the spring arrive here. And today I want to share with you this image. These flowers are a constant presence in my life. They are the framework for so many memories… and yet, they are so simple.

Do you know them? They reminded me how life used to be so much full when I was a child and take the time to pay attention to them and be amazed by them. I decided to do it more often. Will you?

M.C.