open your eyes
to the beauty around you,
open your mind
to the wonders of life,
open your heart
to those who love you,
and always
be true to yourself.
~Maya Angelou
May the touch of your skin
Register the beauty
Of the otherness
That surrounds you.
May your listening be attuned
To the deeper silence
Where sound is honed
To bring distance home.
May the fragrance
Of a breathing meadow
Refresh your heart
And remind you you are
A child of the earth.
And when you partake
Of food and drink,
May your taste quicken
To the gift and sweetness
That flows from the earth.
May your inner eye
See through the surfaces
And glean the real presence
Of everything that meets you.
May your soul beautify
The desire of your eyes
That you might glimpse
The infinity that hides
In the simple sights
That seem worn
To your usual eyes.
The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. ~Matthew 6:22 ✝
**Images via Pinterest; collage by Natalie
Sacred Touches 
My what large eyes you have… 👀👁
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The better to see you with my dear❣️😘
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What a delight to find my eyes waltzing back and forth to read your sweet blessings. This has special meaning to me: “…glimpse the infinity that hides In the simple sights That seem worn To your usual eyes.” My eyes do not see as clearly as they used to, but they cans still glimpse infinity in every day sights.
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Oh me too my friend❣️😘
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Inspiring words, thanks for sharing Natalie!!!
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My pleasure and happy belated birthday dear Wendell❣️😘
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Beautiful words Natalie. May we always be open to love and beauty.
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Absolutely and amen Brad❣️😘
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