Beauty Inspires Creativity
Sometimes we don’t notice how much beauty inspires creativity. And not just in the obvious ways like an artist painting a beautiful landscape. Beauty nourishes your soul. It gives pleasure and a deep satisfaction to your mind. It can add depth to an ordinary day. Are you in touch with your sense of beauty every day? Have you ever noticed the way you feel when you see or experience something beautiful? It may be the unexpected joy of seeing a meadow of colorful wild flowers dancing in the wind. Or the calm, peaceful feeling of seeing a lake at sunset with its water smooth as glass. Or a piece of art that reminds you of possibilities. When you practice using beauty in your every day life, it is a way of celebrating it. It can comfort and inspire you. My office used to have dark walls. The desk was against the wall. It felt like a cave that was cold and unwelcoming. Last year we painted the walls a bright, sunny yellow and turned the desk to face the windows. I usually have a vase of fresh flowers on my desk. I also have a few whimsical touches like a little green metal wiener dog with spiral tail. An orange fairy with beaded shoes and the words “Indulge, deny yourself nothing” hangs on the wall and brings me a smile. Pictures of my family and wonderful treasures my son made greet me from the bookcases. The shelves are filled with inspirational books. There are still more improvements I’d like to make but now the space lifts my spirits and makes it so much easier to work. “People often say that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder,' and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder. This empowers us to find beauty in places where others have not dared to look, including inside ourselves.” – Salma Hayek Beauty doesn’t have to be saved for special occasions. Beauty can be anything that lifts your mind and spirit. • A single white daisy in a vase What would delight your senses? How can you make every day more beautiful? For more great articles and resources, sign up for Creative Inspiration. |