I came across this brief article recently that discusses the importance of beauty as an essential human experience.
I find that the essential aspect of beauty is often heightened in the midst of health challenges. When we are trying to cope with unpleasant symptoms or an uncertain future, beauty is a gift that simultaneously brings us into the present while also offering a reprieve. Being exposed to acts or objects of beauty (whatever that means to you) is calming and nurturing.
For some, this might mean a beautiful sunset vista, for others it could be a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and for still others it could be a classically beautiful painting. One gift of our technological age is the ability to view a wide range of works of beauty even when we cannot travel to their location.
What is beautiful to you?
You are beautiful, your posts are so encouraging.