Small Moments of Noticing

How little beautiful things capture your heart

A very sweet cat lounging by the canals in Utrect, Netherlands. -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth.

“Every day is filled with opportunities to be amazed, surprised, enthralled — to experience the enchanting everyday. To stay eager. To be, in a word, alive.”
― Rob Walker, The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday

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During our family trip in Europe this summer, I set about noticing small, beautiful things that captured my heart and imagination. During our many walks, I found beauty in everything around us.

Expect magic and you will encounter it.

Beautiful, delicate plants and moss growing out of rocks near the casemates in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth.

Life can be like a treasure hunt if you allow it. Especially when you're traveling, stopping to appreciate the tiny miracles brings joy to your heart. I am glad I took the time to capture the beauty.

Our travels took us far and wide, and most days we walked at least four miles. Each step forward leads us to a discovery.