The Beginning

This blog is born out of necessity in my life to take to delight in simple things. The word Praeclarus is latin for excellent, beautiful and striking. The world around us is filled with excellent, beautiful and striking elements, one just needs to endeavor to find them and enjoy them.

Its easy to get caught up in the whirlwind that is life. Eagerly rushing through the days, working to pay bills, watching the seasons come and go through a pane of glass, whispering to that still, quiet voice deep inside that tomorrow there will be time for enjoyment. Yet when tomorrow arrives, the time seems spent before the day has even started.

I used to make it a point to witness every sunset, as there will never be another like it. This was a daily ritual of mine and it brought me such delight to gaze upon the rich colors of the skyscape. I realized as I was driving to my sister's house this evening, I haven't witnessed a sunset since November. The time sure slips away.

I digress, the purpose of these random musings is to document the little things that count in my daily interactions. I am hopeful that by focusing on the positive and embracing the inspiration freely given to me that somehow I will change and that my inner cynic will disappear.