This past week in a group chat we agreed to post pictures of the sky or our view at different times of the day. three or four people from the group live in British Columbia so their pictures were of mountains and sunsets, mountains and water with evergreen trees lining the water and beautiful night skies where you could actually SEE the stars!

I, on the other hand live in Ontario. The southern most part of the province which is very flat and I often joke that you can watch your dog run away for weeks. Sure I could drive 20 – 30 minutes to see some water but that is not the same as those who live right on the water.

But an interesting point was made. On one hand I can see why people who leave Ontario for BC never come back because if its beauty. The sunsetting behind the mountains and reflecting on the lake is amazing. However once the sun sinks below the lowest point of the mountain (which is not near ground level) they do not get to watch the sun sink until it disappears to the other side of the world. So on the other hand living in flat places also has different or unique aspects as well that I didn’t think of before. I can easily look out my back porch and watch the sun set. The only obstacle in the way is the fence at the back of the yard. Ultimately that certainly does extend the length of viewing time.

So perhaps the lesson is that we can truly find beauty everywhere if we just pause to be grateful for where we are NOW instead of wishing we were somewhere else.

Be right here, right now.

~ Unknown