Out in the flower bed yesterday examining a purple aster closely…

I wanted to take in as much of my garden as possible….take a good long look at the blossoms, touch them, remember exactly how beautiful they are before they fade into winter when I can’t see them.

The thought, ‘I want to absorb their beauty’ crossed my mind. Yes, I want it to permeate my mental picture bank…store it up for later.

What I focus on intently might be absorbed into my mind…good or bad…that’s a sobering thought!

BUT! I can choose what I want to focus on, to absorb into my mind and heart, and if it is good and wholesome, that is what will come up and come out when times are tough. It can be a strength inside me. It will be a compass guiding me back to better thoughts.

What do I need to absorb more of today?

What do I want? Will it help me become a better person? Will it propel me to do more good in this world today?