Sometimes we rush around so much that we lose sight of the 'common' marvels of the world. We miss the beautiful beetles crossing our paths; the heady scent of flowers; the lift of heart as a bird flies by overhead; the jewels of dew on the grass; the dizzying height of the trees; the rustle of dry leaves in the autumn; the feel of the sun on your face and the wind in your hair.

When's the last time you stopped for five minutes to take in these things and be thankful for them?