how the light gets in

It’s Day Two and the question that’s hitting me is “But, what makes some thing beautiful?”

When we did the Light challenge, it felt pretty straightforward.

Light is light.

The unique piece to that process was looking for the ways in which the light gets in. 

But Beauty is a different thing altogether.

If “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” then beauty is a very individualistic thing. Right? Beauty is subjective. 

Beauty is tailored, detailed, unique to you and me in very different ways.

Sure, there are things we can all agree on that are beautiful.

But, for today, I like considering that Beauty IS in the eye of the beholder. You, as a beholder, are different from me. 

Which must mean Beauty is a magnificent thing, right?

While our perception of what beauty is might be unique to each and everyone of us; the fact that Beauty is pursuing us is common for each and every one of us. 

Not a single soul is immune to the persistence of Beauty.

For me, Beauty often comes in the form of nature.  Being outside hits me deep because the intricacy of a spider web, the blend of greens, the sounds of crunching leaves – it makes me feel small, reminds me that seasons come and go, invites me into a bigger picture of creation.

So, I guess on Day Two of getting myself in the path of oncoming beauty; I’m going to ask myself some questions. And I am encouraging you to ask yourself some questions around beauty. 

What is beautiful to you? 

Why is it beautiful – Is it because it makes you say wow? Is it because it takes your breath away? Is it because it pleases something in you? 

A clean room can be beautiful to somebody who finds chaos ugly. 

A meal can be beautiful just because someone else prepared it. The care and detail behind someone other than you arranging and putting the finishing touches on the plate so you didn’t have to do a thing. That can be a thing of beauty. 

Is beauty something that sparks a memory for you something nostalgic? 

Is it something you hear or is it something you see? Is it something you touch? 

What is beautiful to you today? Beauty is big enough to meet you each and every moment.

Interview yourself and get to know what Beauty is for you.

Take some time to understand the how and why and what Beauty is for you.

Knowing yourself and what Beauty looks like coming for you is key.

Allow the questions to dig deeper so you become the best treasure hunter.

There’s Beauty in the process.

Also, this beast of a car is beauty to me. Why? She represents almost 13 years of travel and care and conversations and fights and more for our family. She is worn. She squeaks. She is not the most comfortable. But, she is a beauty!