Beauty

There are so many amazing and beautiful things in this world. First off, of course, are the clichés; sunsets, starry nights, flowers, wide open blue skies, etc. But I believe that there are many different kinds of beauty. I believe that there is beauty in the comical, in the tragic, in the existential, and in the contemplative. I think that if we take the time to put our lives on pause and truly watch and appreciate the world around us, we can truly see all of the beautiful things in life. Beauty isn't just something we can see and observe, it is something we can feel deep within our souls. It's something that reminds us of the innate fantastic nature of the world that we live in. One of the most beautiful things, in my personal opinion, is anything that stands the test of time. I find there is a certain kind of admirable grace in longevity. Whether it be in nature, or in the realm of mans creation, persistence in existence is something I find incredibly beautiful. What I mean when I say that there is beauty in tragedy, is that it is something that reminds us of the delicate yet resilient nature of our souls, and recovery from tragedy is a beautiful process that reaffirms our humanity and our ability to heal. There truly is beauty all around us, but it's one of the saddest things in the world that so many people will live their entire lives without seeing and appreciating that magic. Beauty can be found in some of the most unlikely places, but we will be sure to be able to witness it if we allow ourselves the time to stop and observe the fantastic world that's all around us.