By Michelle Werts

Is anyone else feeling a little overwhelmed these days between tragedies in the news and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? I know I am, so instead of delving into another new report on the direness that climate change could bring, I thought we would take a moment to just appreciate the beauty of forests and nature to the tune of a quote from artist, poet and writer Kahlil Gibran.

IN EVERY WINTER’S HEART

Credit: mf.lane/Flickr

THERE IS A QUIVERING SPRING.

Credit: Bill Weaver (g’pa bill)/Flickr

AND BEHIND THE VEIL OF EACH NIGHT

Credit: Tom Check (tombothetominator)/Flickr

THERE IS A SMILING DAWN.

Credit: Jodi Womack/Flickr

I hope everyone is able to take a moment this holiday season and appreciate the beauty in the little and big things around us everyday.