Finding Beauty in Silence

I woke in the silence this morning to the sound of rain of falling. It was so peaceful and calming, I didn't want to move.

How often do you pause for beauty in the silence? 
How often do you allow yourself to be mindful as the day begins?

It is not hard, but we make it hard. Our worlds seem to demand so much of us that pausing is the last thought on our mind.

I took this photo last week while training for the Camino in the early hours before a soul has awoken. I often hike the trails in my own little world as the sun is coming up. But, right here? Right here, I stop every single morning. I greet my friends and marvel at the beauty that is being offered. It just doesn't seem right to walk by without doing so.

What beauty are you missing?