Does that tree block my vision or enhance my experience? I was on my morning ramble through my blessings and I looked around quickly and was overwhelmed by the obvious all around me. I have run through those before. So I asked myself what about things I’m not really seeing in a quick survey?
So I looked more slowly.
I noticed one of the giant oak trees we have in front of our house. I use the term “giant” loosely. It’s not a sapling. It’s at least 30 years old. It’s big enough to be beautiful and impressive, thus a giant oak tree. I asked myself what kind of blessings are there once you get past photosynthesis, holding down the soil, providing shade, and I came up with the idea that there is the artistic element. Of course, being the skeptic that I am, I asked that question with which I started.
Is the tree blocking my view of the horizon and the stars, thus subtracting from my total experience, or is it adding balance, contrast and variety, which enriches my experience? It’s another one of those great both/and moments.
Are you in the doldrums? Are you bored? Assuming that you feel those pressures I would also assume that your mind is still alive, so look around you. Look past the surface. Look for things you haven’t noticed before. There is so much to be thankful for.
Make your eyeballs happy.
homo unius libri
Friday, January 2, 2026
Opus 2026-005: Shadows of Thanksgiving
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