Are you creating a beautiful life?
The concept of a beautiful life seems to be pouring into mine. I purchased this rose just before Easter, almost 3 weeks ago and although the outer petals are a little frilly, it remains happily gracing my windowsill. Beauty is not just the flower or the painting on the wall. It is joy at the bird’s song, making new friendships, running a well-kept store, championing what we believe in.
Gregg Braden recently announced his scientific understanding that “beauty is a force of nature.” That means there is a tangible power in our creativity and our ability to influence the world around us. He continued with his practice of the Wisdom Codes, prayers and exercises to align us with the language of the heart.
Nicholas Roerich, in his book Shambhala, In Search of the New Era, writes on the power of beauty in raising our culture. “With every affirmation of the beautiful and of the highest, we are creating the quality of the future life.” With joy and enthusiasm, he says, “If we shall take from life all expressions of beauty, we shall change the entire history of humanity.” He continues with the idea that positivism (as he calls it), aims “to draw heaven to earth.”
And Van Gogh is quoted as saying, “I want to touch people with my Art, I want them to say, ‘you feel deeply, you feel tenderly.’ ” That tender place between us, that heartfelt communication, is yet another example of our collective beauty.
As I continue to meditate on Blue Heaven, my place of beauty and creativity, I am asking myself if I am indeed creating the beauty that I am dreaming of…..with my thoughts, my actions, my daily expressions. I’d love to hear from you, my readers, how you are creating your beautiful life?
Yes, a life as a work of art, indeed! A noble life, a life lived on principle, a life lived in generous compassion, this is beauty, this is worth all our time and striving. Many have lived to demonstrate such. Thich Nhat Hanh comes to mind, as does Elizabeth Prophet, and Albert Schweitzer, and Mother Teresa, and many, many more, though often unsung they be…
Thank you, Timothy
Outside my window, a beautiful Cherry tree is blooming…pink bursts of pure loveliness…..a yearly yearning outpictured from a long and dormant winter……it promises Renewal…..Une Autre Opportunite…..
Always a Work in Progress., Susan…..thank you for your witness to creating a Beautiful Life….
A beautiful image of that cherry tree, Kathleen, I can almost see it! Keep creating 💖
Thank you Susan. I love this one! I thought about your question and the answer I came to, along with all things of beauty and quotes of beauty noted here in this blog, are the beautiful friends and family I have in my life! I am surrounded by beautiful hearts that fill my life with laughter, love and gratitude, and, I realize, play a major role in my creating a beautiful life!🪷🌞 💖
Thank you, Emily, for your hearfelt response! I agree and find myself reaching further out into the community to amplify the beauty…. store owners, new neighbors, local mechanic, delivery drivers, etc. Even a smile or word of encouragement goes a long way and in turn brightens my own day. Keep shining your beautiful light!
Another Roerich quote: “With beauty we conquer. Through beauty we pray. In beauty we are united.”
Ah, reminders keep coming! 🌹