Noun: 1. A combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases
the aesthetic senses, esp. the sight.
2. A combination of qualities that pleases the intellect or moral sense.
There is a lot of emphasis placed on physical beauty in our society. Weight, hair, skin and dress.... To be perfect and put together at all times.... It is a tremendous amount of time, money and pressure to place on a person- especially teens. They feel it the most because they have not yet come to know themselves and to love themselves... They value what other people think- too much.
I look at my garden and see the beauty and the changes each plant goes through. The flower blooms and fades... Some last longer than others- but all fade. Some much quicker than others- and all more quickly than we, ourselves, age. But there is a cycle that all of life follows according to God's plan and because of man's sinful nature.
There is beauty everywhere for us to admire and enjoy. But we should not focus on being the subject of beauty.
Take a walk or a hike... It surrounds us. Beauty is more than we think.
It is a child's laughter, a song, a prayer, a bird's call....
It is in our actions, concern and kindness to others. Being a light in a dark world. That is what we are called to do.
I would like to choose to grow old gracefully, God willing! I pray that I will not focus on wrinkles, age spots or grey hair, but instead on the many blessings and beautiful things in the world that surround me. My family, pets and friends, flowers, rivers, mountains and animals, all of God's creation, that have been lovingly bestowed for our care and enjoyment by our Father, God. What a gift!
I honestly think for me the hardest part may be the physical pain that is associated with aging. I find I feel better the more active I am. If I don't stay active my back hurts... So I am trying to stay busy- run for fun, walk, hike or kayak, eat well, and get enough rest...
I hope that I can share beauty with everyone I meet each day. Living life in a happy and joyful manner. Showing the love of God- in my words, deeds, and actions.
Beauty can be found in abundance- everywhere and at all times... If we keep an open heart and an open mind and focus on the good things in life rather than the troubles.
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