Look for the Beauty
Dear Friends,
I came across this lovely post from Cheryl Richardson that felt super helpful for me, so I’m sharing it with you!
“Each day, I do my best to find joy wherever I can. A tiny goldfinch trading seed with a friend at the feeder. A heron floating through the sky, her long, graceful wings effortlessly moving air. An autumn leaf aflame in its ending, lying still against the black tar of the road.
Beauty is a powerful force of energy. A painted sky at sunset can stop a crowd in its tracks. The clashing waves of a wild storm will do the same. The first smile of a newborn who looks like an old soul in a new body will have everyone in the room—regardless of their beliefs or affiliations, cooing in unified delight. Yes, beauty unites.
I often think of beauty as the language of the soul, calling us back to where we have the most power and compassion. When you find beauty, it’s a clue that you’ve found the present moment, and you want to do your best to stay there. That’s because humans who are grounded in the present moment are not easily triggered by world events. They are less impulsive and reactive, better able to think and act clearly in a storm.
Be sure to let beauty grab you, pull you close, and infuse you with the peaceful power you need to do good in your little corner of the world.”
Sending much love,
Liz
