So often we let our minds rule our destiny and, in so doing, we create a living hell for ourselves. Too easily we complicate our every-day tasks with negative thoughts. Thus, reality becomes overwhelming when our minds in this state take control of our lives.

To find the beauty that lies within each moment, we must step outside the inside of our thoughts, looking for that which is right in front of us.

It is like trying to complete a race before we have even reached the finishing line. Or it is attempting to leap over a hurdle when you can't even see it.

All our goals have a purpose and are realized when we lessen the chance of our stumbling on the path directly in front of us. Keeping our attention concentrated solely on what is at hand, while charting the course in the stillness of our mind, assists us in enjoying the beauty and grace of every step we take along life's journey.

By: Jennifer O'Dell