Invisible Scenes

I stepped out onto the fourth-floor balcony of the 8000 building at our the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort just as the sun started to rise.

• The majestic mountains before me were waking up

• The breeze rising from the ground raced through the balcony

• The trees with their red, orange, and brown fall colors were swaying back and forth

• The Smoky clouds were breaking over the mountain tops, looking like an ocean wave crashing onto the beach

• The beauty of the morning was profound!

I was speechless.

Then, I saw it. Spun carefully between the glass railing and a rocking chair was an intricate spider web. Covered in tiny droplets of morning dew, it glistened like a diamond necklace in the early morning light. The sun shone brightly on the spiderweb, and a gust blew the spiderweb back and forth.  Within minutes, the web became completely invisible.

How many invisible scenes of life go unnoticed and unrecognized?

• The spouse who keeps the home running smoothly

• The coworker who organizes tasks and makes it look seamless

• The boss who asks if he/she can do anything for you

• The barista at the Starbucks who greets you with a smile

• The friend who prays for you in silence

We often walk right past life’s masterpieces created by nature and the people around us because they don't demand attention.

This Friday, take a moment to look closer, pause, and reflect on the passing moments and scenes of your daily life.

Acknowledge and thank the quiet, beautiful work of nature, and those you love and work with.

Until Next Friday,

Rob