Awe.

Have we lost our ability to see something with child-like wonder and amazement? Do we miss life’s everyday treasuries because we’re too busy looking for a “bigger” treasure?

…The rising of the sun. The birth of a baby. The transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly. The healing power of a hug. The serenity of a body of water. The comfort of home. The feeling of satisfaction from a job well done. The rest of a good night’s sleep. The growth of a flower. The human mind. The setting of the sun….

No, instead we stand in awe at our bank account, a promotion at work, the shiny new car in the driveway, celebrities on TV, our looks in the mirror.

But the problem is that “awe” is man-made and therefore cheap.  The awe so quickly fades and we are forced to get a bigger “high.”

“Every time we feel satisfied with what we have, we can be counted as rich, however little we may actually possess.” -Alain Botton

Let’s stand in awe of our lives just as they are. Beckoning us to see the beauty, free of charge.

Description: Warm and creamy goat’s milk brie with sweet orange infused cranberries and walnuts dripping down the sides. The perfect crisp spring evening appetizer or dessert.

 C.C.O.W Brie (Cranberries, Coriander Orange Juice, Walnuts)

Ingredients:

Wheel of goat’s milk brie

2/3 cup walnuts

1/4 cup cranberries

Pinch of coriander

1/4 cup honey

Directions:

1. Bring orange juice to a roaring boil.

2. Add walnuts, cranberries and honey. Allow to reduce.

3. Add coriander, mix and spoon immediately over brie. Serve.

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

-Albert Einstein

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Bonus – Behind the scenes with BUOY…