I went in search of the perfect pearls.
I don’t know why.
Pearls are really irritants at the source, aren’t they? And Heaven knows, we all have enough irritants in our lives that we don’t need to hang them around our necks!
But having said that, I guess they are the classic piece of jewelry–worn by all of the beautiful women in all of the old movies. I figure what’s good enough for Audrey Hepburn is good enough for me.
So off I went, looking for that perfect strand.
And that’s when I found it–in all its glory:
Ahh…Perfection!
Each pearl a miniature cloud shaped precisely by its maker.
What is it about beauty that attracts us so? What do we recognize within even the smallest piece of nature that whispers to us of the divine? Who’s nature is it, really? And why do we yearn to possess that which we think isn’t already ours?
Volumes have been written to answer these questions, yet the mystery remains. Ah…Sweet Mystery! And who is part of this sweet mystery, anyway!
As I stood admiring this delicate strand of timeless beauty, I could feel someone peering over my shoulder, eying the spinner of this exquisite strand. This fellow seemed far more interested in breakfast than in grace. Of all the gall, that’s what I say.
Gull Gall…!
Well, we’re all on different levels of the development chain, aren’t we, so I tried not to get my feathers ruffled. Instead, I studied my fine feathered friend for a moment and saw his timeless beauty, his perfection, his attempt to put red lipstick on yellow lips. Yes, even he appreciates beauty!
I decided it was time to go home, so Mike and I jumped in the car and headed north.
“Did you find what you were searching for?” Mike asked.
“Yes,” I admitted. “Now I think its time to find the perfect brooch.”
While his eyes were still rolling, I saw the smile spread across his face.
“Where would you like to look?” he asked.
“Everywhere,” I responded. “That’s where you find grace when you’re looking through eyes of beauty.”
And look, we did. That’s when the perfect brooch presented itself. Exquisite in design, graceful in beauty. Worn and borne on the winds of time.
Star Brooch!
Yes, jewelry never looked so good!
Earth adorned with sparkling jewels, temporary in nature, yet breathtaking when given their rightful expression.
Just like us.
Maybe it’s time we get out that jewelry polish to restore our natural shine.
Maybe it’s time to show our divine grace.
Unashamedly.
Won’t you join me in finding the true crown jewel? It’s closer than you think.
We’ll start right now!
Wow! So beautiful-each one of these jewels of nature. You’ve inspired me to take my camera on a treasure hunt. I’ve always loved photographing dew drops on wires, leaves, spider webs, and anywhere else that dew drops hang out. Thank you, Gayle, for continuing to remind us of the beauty in nature, and the wonders of life. Love to you, and have a wonderful day! xoxo
Taking photos is fun–helps one look with a more observant eye. Enjoy your outings, and enjoy nature.
Gayle, you and your jewelry are priceless. Thanks for your insightful perspective. May yours days be full of wonder and grace (i.e. no pain).
Sandy
Hi Sandy, Every day is full of wonder and grace. That’s the price we humans must pay for living on our planet! My best to you.
I adore your posts. They are food for my soul.
Sweet, sweet nectar of life! Thank you.
I love the way you see all of the gems and beauty in Mother Nature! You see things I don’t always take the time to look at and ponder. I so appreciate your observant eye and the incredible way you bring what you see to life with humor and profound insight for so many to receive. 🙂
Thank you sweet Debbie. YOU are one of the wonders!
Oh Gayle, we could spend hours a day, the two of us, finding beauty all around us in nature! I get so excited when I find the tiniest of bugs, golden, delicate, walking along a Zinnea stem in the garden – such a treat! The brooch you found is exquisite – as is the web of pearls. What a keen eye you have for the divine. And when we find such delights, the smiles of joy they bring to our faces just continue that outpouring of natural beauty and grace into the universe and who knows, perhaps beyond? Blessings and love to you, Gayle!!
I do wish we had hours to spend together. You seem more like a sister to me than a friend. May you find treasure today in all you do!
LOVE!
Is this a word association game? Okay, I’ll play–Pamela!
I certainly needed this today. Somehow you always meet me right where I am, and it is always what I need to hear. Our creator of beauty and grace may have everything to do with it. : ) May God continue to richly bless you and Mike.
Cindy
Somehow the creator continues to bless us all every day. May you find your fair share!
GAYLE- YOU’RE SUCH A WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL GAL. AND YOU’RE SMART TOO!
Oh, John, such praise. It’s going to be hard to live with myself! Thank you, Sweetheart!
Gayle: You are a pearl among pearls…Thank you for all the special narratives you write..God Bless
Thanks Ginia. We’re each a pearl–yours is in the form of music!
Your photo of the web is incredible. You not only got the dew, the web strands, but the spider, too. You must have some state-of-the-art camera. BTW, all your blog photos are incredible.
Yes! Spiders are most exquisite weavers! There are some large shrubs at the river’s edge in Turtle Bay North where scores of spiders weave their webs. The spiders look like large black widows at first glance, but someone called them “orb spiders”. This must be the cool hangout for them as there are scores of them in one bush. Mr. & Mrs. Spiders both darting up and down their web, grabbing gnats, mayflies, and the like.
Nice work, Gayle and Michael.
Terry
Hi Terry, Yes, I’ve seen those spiders and their webs. Exquisite, indeed! Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you!
I don’t have words to express how beautifully connected and enlightened these sentiments of nature are. So, my dearest Gayle, the only words I could find were…Thank you, I love you!
P.S. I could distinctly hear both your voices, yours and Mikes, as I read this.
Karen
Hi Karen, Thanks for your kind words of support. As you know, like you, I too love to write about nature.
Gayle…..
Once again, I am inspired by you and your insight, perspective, and divine-sightedness. Bless you for reminding me, in such exquisite language, that nature and this moment are almost all I need! Blessings to you and Mike….I love you both dearly. Francie
Hi Sweet Francie..My goodness, my cup runneth over with all your kind words. 🙂 The only thing you need in this life, dear friend, is YOU. What else is there to give?
Gayle…love you, love your beautiful thoughts. Hope these are going in a book. If so, I would like to preorder please! 🙂 Keep the verbal and pictoral treasures coming! (((Hugs)))
Hi Sandi…I’m looking into the possibility of putting these into an e-book. In the meantime, my current book is in the hands of a publisher, soon to be released. Will let you know when that one’s available. How is your writing coming?