The only problem is that I need something to write.
That's why I'm always looking. I read a book, watch a movie, go to the dentist, go to work, eat out, drop books off at the library, read other articles, study, write papers, and I always keep my eyes open. I always am looking for something to write. Something worthy of reflection. Some beauty in the details.
In that way I feel very fortunate to be a writer.
I am forced to pay attention. If I ignore the mundane or tune out during the ordinary, I'm likely to miss something special. Maybe it's simple, but there are lessons to be learned all around us.
There are times I am struck by my sinfulness while slicing a cucumber.
There are times when I reflect on grace and pain in the doctor's office.
There are times when I'm reading a textbook and I see an application to the Christian life.
There are times when I'm watching sketch comedy and I see the peculiarity of Christianity.
There are times when I see road rage and am awed anew at the depravity of man.
Don't close your eyes to life. There are lessons to be learned today, sin to be repulsed by, grace to be marveled at. This is the day that the Lord has made. Will you rejoice intentionally in it it?
Don't waste the details of your day today. For it is there that you are most likely to find beauty.