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Monthly Archives: September 2017
Beauty: The Nature of Things
In his work De Veritate Religione, the 4th century Christian theologian, Augustine asks: “Is a thing beautiful because it gives delight, or does it give delight because it is beautiful?” That can be said to sum up the philosophical argument over beauty … Continue reading
Beauty: Present Tense
It seems that there is something awfully present tense about beauty. Of course, we can all remember a time when we saw or experienced something beautiful, and that memory is fond. But, honestly, wouldn’t it be sad to live out … Continue reading
Beauty: Strewn About
The wreckage after the Hurricane, whether it is entire communities or just the damage to your fence or roof is not beautiful. It’s hard and sometimes dangerous, and it creates what will likely be weeks and months of recovery. Maybe … Continue reading
Beauty: It’s in your hands
And it is always there, like love is there. Whether it fairly shouts at me or hides, Whether it turns and turns in my heart Like a slowly turning dagger, it is there. … Continue reading
Beauty: Gratitude Practice
I have shared this practice here before. I began doing this years ago, and it has a powerful effect on me. It can be done in any public space. I began doing it while at the gym. As you move … Continue reading
Beauty: The Gods Revealing
I woke up from what seemed like a night full of just weird dreams, and that is most often my experience. I began a complaint in my mind: why can’t I just have a joyful dream every once in a … Continue reading