50 Mindful Moments in Nature
When I read the word "mindful" in a title, I cringe. Yet this beautifully illustrated book does not focus on the "mindfulness movement" but on the consistently amazing creation around us each day. The author refers to it as nature and does not attribute the miracles to God, but Christians reading this collection will praise Him.
Two-page spreads delve into moments in creation, encouraging readers to view the world around them with renewed amazement. I liked how the author focused on the science in an approachable presentation with enthusiasm and awe. Readers could read a two-page spread each day or before/after interacting with a specific topic.
Some topics are: dew collecting on a leaf, the dawn chorus performs,a snowflake falls, an ocean wave forms, crests, and breaks, a sunflower tracks the sun, a snake sheds its skin, fiddleheads unfurl in the sunshine, a sea star shuffles across the ocean floor and many more!
Mindfulness is addressed at the very end but vaguely. In the resource section, the author recommends some mindfulness websites.
*Highly recommend because it can cause the reader to celebrate God and His creativity.
-Borrowed from the library.
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