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Beauty in the Breeze

4 min readMay 7, 2025

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A fresh mini sourdough croissant in the garden. -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth.

“Some hours are long and some days are short. Find time to cherish the small moments.”
Juliette Rose Kerr, To Fill a Jar With Water

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Witnessing the utter beauty of sitting in the light breeze, sunshine on my face, and colorful flowers abounding in the garden is a moment I hold in my heart.

One of my priorities is to sit in silence at least once a day and drink in the feelings of joy it brings.

The rose I planted for my grandma Marion is starting to bloom. I love its captivating scent! -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth.

When we allow time to stand still, sit in a soft chair, and let our feet slide low in front of us, an inkling of calm and a dash of joy can enter our hearts. Witnessing nature is a balm to any chaos.

Life knows we need the respite to carry on.

A gorgeous sunrise in our neighborhood as I headed out the door to the gym. -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth.

A moment of pure wonder offers a bit of healing and a way forward. When a sunrise surprises you, you feel thankful to be alive. Within these bubbles of time, we can feel the power of…

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Optimism and Light
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Trista Signe Ainsworth
Trista Signe Ainsworth

Written by Trista Signe Ainsworth

I write stories of love and encouragement from my heart to yours.