We may rush from one appointment to another or feel the constant pull of technology and communications and at times this can feel burdening. Making a little space for living in the present provides a window for contemplation and prayer. Even a small patch of wilderness can give us the opportunity to consider God’s presence. Allow His creation to open our senses. As we stay in silent stillness we start to become aware of overlooked delicate beauty and wonder. Give yourself some time to connect with the presence of God in our surroundings. After five or ten minutes we start to see and feel the world differently, with renewed eyes and renewed ears. We observe and feel the world we live in differently. After a little more time the ordinary can become extraordinary. The stillness and silence allows our soul to become attentive to God.

These photographs were taken on a small patch of ground of only a few square metres. Wonder is just in front of most of us every day. Take time to stop and be present. Be at one with God’s creation. Let the silence lead us to receptivity to God. Let it remind us of the need to respect God’s creation and protect the natural world we have the privilege of living in.